Question

what happens to the biodiversity of an area undergoing succession over time? it gradually increases as more species colonize the area. it remains the same within the area indefinitely. it decreases rapidly as more species leave the area.

Explanation:

Ecological succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. During succession, pioneer species colonize an area, and over time, more diverse species (both plants and animals) establish themselves as the environment becomes more stable and resource - rich. This leads to an increase in biodiversity as more species are able to colonize the area. The option stating it remains the same is incorrect because succession is a process of change. The option stating it decreases rapidly is also incorrect as succession generally leads to more, not fewer, species in the long run.

Answer:

A. It gradually increases as more species colonize the area.