After an extensive forest fire an affected region of the forest shows signs of ecological succession in the correct order. _ a. The community of diverse organisms approaches a relatively steady state, and a climax community is established
_ b. Larger herbivores and carnivores become more prevalent s as taller trees enter the region. These taller trees shade out some of the shorter plants.
_ c. Diversity of plant life begins as short grasses enter the region. Insects and other small animals begin to diversify in the region.
_ d. Shrubs and small conifer trees start to grow in the region
_ e. Fireweed seeds sprouts in the existing soil. With no competition with other plants, these plants grow quickly and produce many seeds.