In a particular case of secondary succession, three species of wild grass all invaded a field. By the second season, a single species dominated the field and the other two species had a lower relative abundance. A possible factor contributing to the abundances of these species in this example of secondary succession is ________.
A) equilibrium
B) immigration
C) inhibition
D) parasitism

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Inhibition in ecological succession refers to the process where one species hinders the establishment and growth of another. In this scenario, the dominance of one grass species over the others suggests that it may have inhibited the growth or establishment of the other two species, leading to its dominance in the field.

In a Particular Case of Secondary Succession, Three Species of Wild