Which of the following statements about succession is false?
A) Primary succession proceeds more rapidly than secondary succession.
B) Species that are early colonists may either facilitate or inhibit colonization by later-arriving species.
C) As succession proceeds, a lower proportion of the nutrients in a community are found in abiotic forms.
D) As succession proceeds, food webs become more complex.
E) The endpoint of directional succession is the establishment of a self-perpetuating climax community.

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This statement is false. Secondary succession typically proceeds more rapidly than primary succession, as there is often already soil and some remaining vegetation present in the area after a disturbance. Primary succession typically begins with no soil or organic matter present, such as on bare rock or glacial moraines.

Which of the Following Statements About Succession Is False