Many polluted ecosystems, such as those suffering from eutrophication, will recover if humans stop polluting them. This illustrates

A) loss of ecosystem capital.
B) the essential role of keystone species in ecosystems.
C) secondary succession.
D) the natural resilience of ecosystems.


D

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