Retrogressive succession refers to a situation where:
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Correct answer: The community reverts to an earlier, simpler stage after disturbance.
Retrogressive succession occurs when environmental degradation, such as persistent overgrazing or fire, causes a community to become simpler and less diverse. It is essentially succession moving 'backward' toward a more primitive state.
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