In hydrarch succession, reed swamp stage is followed by:

Forest community

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Scrub stage

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Marsh meadow stage

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Floating stage

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The correct option is C Marsh meadow stage
Ecological succession is the gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area. In hydrarch succession which takes place in wetted areas, reed swamp stage is followed by marsh meadow stage. The stages are: Phytoplankton - Submerged plant stage - Submerged free floating plant stage - Reed swamp stage - Marsh meadow stage - Scrub stage - Forest (as shown below).

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