The final stable community in an ecological succession is called the

The correct answer is: C. climax community.

A climax community is the final stable community in an ecological succession. It is a self-perpetuating community that is in equilibrium with its environment. The climax community is the end result of a series of changes in the community, as different species colonize the area and interact with each other and with the environment.

The other options are incorrect.

• A final community is a community that is not in equilibrium with its environment. It is a temporary community that is in the process of changing.
• An ultimate community is a hypothetical community that is in perfect equilibrium with its environment. It is a community that does not exist in reality.
• A seral community is a community that is in the process of succession. It is a temporary community that is changing towards the climax community.