The figure shows examples of possible disturbance intensity (y-axis) and frequency (x-axis) combinations. The type of succession occurring after disturbance A is the type of succession occurring after disturbance C is and High Low Low High Frequency O A. primary;, climax B. primary; secondary O C. primary;, little succession occurs D. secondary; primary Intensity

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.