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Question
Which one of the following does not evolve further?
Options
Climax community
Primary Succession
Pioneer Species
Seral Community
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Solution
Climax community
Explanation:
The ecosystem is initially occupied by the pioneer species. As time passes, species diversity increases, giving way to more complex organisms. Eventually, it leads to a climax community. The climax community does not evolve further.
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