In this wooded region that was once pasture, a mature forest of towering oaks and hickory trees eventually takes over
However, change is still apparent, as a large patch of young shrubs and small trees are growing where several large trees were toppled by a storm several years ago. Collectively, this wooded region represents A) a climax ecosystem with periodic natural disturbances.
B) primary succession.
C) a sustained biome.
D) a microclimate.
A
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