Ricardo has been suffering from a lengthy battle with the flu, including his ears being painfully plugged with fluid. One morning his right ear "pops" from all the pressure and fluid comes out. The eardrum has been punctured and he screams in pain. The situation will result in:

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.