- Before the introduction of the yellow crazy ant to Christmas Island, land crabs ate many plant seedlings in the forest, maintaining a relatively clear forest floor. As the crab population has declined, plant seedlings have flourished. The forest floor is now covered with plants. Choose the statement that best describes what is occurring on the forest floor.
APrimary succession is occurring because the ant is a new species changing the ecosystem.
BSecondary succession is occurring because the organisms on the forest floor are changing.
CClimax vegetation is occurring because the seedlings finally have the chance to grow.
DPrimary succession is occurring because more plant life is healthier for the ecosystem.
APrimary succession is occurring because the ant is a new species changing the ecosystem.
BSecondary succession is occurring because the organisms on the forest floor are changing.
CClimax vegetation is occurring because the seedlings finally have the chance to grow.
DPrimary succession is occurring because more plant life is healthier for the ecosystem.