8. The diagram shows the communities of plants during a process of secondary succession. The process leads to a climax community of a forest of oaks, hickory, and other hardwood trees.
Time
3 years
5 years
40+ years
What best describes the communities of animals that occur during this process?
A. The animal communities remain about the same, and do not undergo succession.
B. The animal communities become smaller in population size and less diverse over time.
C. The animal communities become larger in population size and more diverse over time.
D. The animal communities become larger in population size and keep the same diversity over time.
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