Knowledge of which of these is most important in classifying this new organism into a kingdom

Environmental impacts on evolution : mastery test

Linda and julia are trying to determine whether their ideas are scientific or pseudoscientific. linda's idea is free of bias. julia's idea gives the same result when tested repeatedly. which statement is correct about linda and julia's idea?

Which of the following is likely not involved in this example of ecological succession? a) the rotting remains of plants add to the fertility of the soil. b)the soil becomes so fertile that eel grass is replaced by other plant species. c) the roots from plants stabilize the sediment, keeping it in place. d) the concentration of salt becomes so high that all plant life is destroyed.