Question

a ecosystems become less diverse during ecological succession because everything is being destroyed. b ecosystems become more diverse because a greater variety of organisms moving into the climax community as the trees grown. c ecosystems become more diverse during the process of succession because everything is being destroyed. d ecosystems become less diverse during the process of succession because everything is being destroyed.

Explanation:

Ecological succession is the process by which an ecosystem changes over time. A climax community is the final stage of succession. Biodiversity generally increases during succession as more species can inhabit the area. In a climax community, a greater variety of organisms (including different plants, animals, fungi etc.) can co - exist compared to earlier stages. For example, in a forest succession, early stages might have only pioneer species like grasses, but as succession progresses to the climax (a mature forest), there are many tree species, under - story plants, various insects, birds, mammals etc.

Answer:

C. Ecosystems become more diverse because a greater variety of organisms moving into the climax community as the trees grown.