In an ecological succession, the final stable community is known as

The correct option is "climax community".

Ecological succession is a gradual, predictable process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. It begins with a pioneer community colonizing a relatively barren habitat.

As time progresses, the community passes through several transitional developmental stages known as seral stages or seral communities. Each stage modifies the environment, making it suitable for new species to establish.

Eventually, the community reaches a final, stable, and self-sustaining stage that is in equilibrium with the local climate and environment. This final stable community is scientifically termed the climax community. Unlike the preceding seral stages, the climax community remains relatively unchanged until destroyed by a major disturbance.