All of the following are true about both primary and secondary succession EXCEPT
A) both lead to a stable climax community.
B) both include a progression of changes in the community over time.
C) both occur in regions where soil is already present.
D) for both communities, fungi and vascular seedless plants are typically the first species to colonize the area.
E) both are colonized first by opportunistic species.

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Primary succession occurs in areas where soil is not initially present, such as after a lava flow or on a new sand dune, whereas secondary succession occurs in areas where soil is already present, such as after a forest fire or flood.

All of the Following Are True About Both Primary and Secondary