Succession does not occur in communities subjected to periodic disturbances.

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Succession can occur in communities subjected to periodic disturbances. The disturbance may alter the successional pathway and the rate of change, but it does not necessarily prevent succession from occurring. Examples of communities that undergo periodic disturbances include grasslands subjected to periodic fires and coral reefs subjected to periodic storms.

Succession Does Not Occur in Communities Subjected to Periodic Disturbances