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(a) Primary succession takes a very long...

(a) Primary succession takes a very long time for the occurrence in any region.
(b) Secondary succession takes less time.
(c) Forest destroyed by fire is an example for primary succession,
(d) The development of plant community in a barren area is primary succession. 

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Forest destroyed by fire is an example for primary succession
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