Which of the following best describes the role of colonization in the context of ecological succession?
A) Colonization refers to the process by which species from different habitats interbreed to create new genetic variations.
B) Colonization is the initial establishment of species in a previously uninhabited or disturbed area, leading to the gradual development of a complex ecosystem.
C) Colonization involves the migration of species from one geographic location to another due to climate change.
D) Colonization is the method by which invasive species outcompete native species and dominate an ecosystem.