Answer:
D. It is a process of change during which species in a community are established or replaced
Explanation:
Ecological succession is a process that occurs when a community is being established or replaced.
It shows the change in community over time, focusing on the types of plants and the maturity of plants that are in the community.
Primary and secondary succession are the two types of succession. Primary succession shows the process of change in the establishment of a community. Secondary succession shows the change when a community is being replaced.
So, the correct answer is D. It is a process of change during which species in a community are established or replaced