Succession on an abandoned agricultural field is a classic example of:
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Correct answer: Secondary succession
Since the field already has well-developed soil and a seed bank from previous occupants, the regrowth of vegetation is categorized as secondary succession. It typically reaches a climax state much faster than primary succession.
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