In 1992,mangrove forests along the southern Florida coast and the Florida Keys were severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew.Up to 94% mortality was recorded in some areas,with only a few individuals surviving.Scientists have monitored the region and by 2001,the forest canopy had closed and the main species were rapidly gaining biomass.This is an example of:
A)island biogeography.
B)inhibition.
C)the diversity-stability hypothesis.
D)primary succession.
E)secondary succession.

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The severe damage to the mangrove forests resulted in the need for regrowth and recovery, which is indicative of succession. Since the damage was not complete destruction of the ecosystem, but rather a disturbance, it falls under the category of secondary succession.

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