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The term succession was coined by

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Buffon (1742)
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King (1685)
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Hult (1885)
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Cowles (1899)
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Solution

The correct option is C Hult (1885)
The term succession was given by Hult in 1885. Succession refers to the gradual or serial change in the biotic community in an area over the period of time, in order to sustain the highly developed climax community. The species that starts the succession is called the pioneer community. In terrestrial condition, the lichens are the pioneer while in aquatic conditions, the phytoplankton is the pioneer. Deciduous forest is climax community in the terrestrial succession. The rain forest is the climax community in the aquatic succession.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Hult (1885)'.

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