According to the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, which scenario is most likely to lead to the highest species diversity?

• A. A coral reef subjected to occasional storms, allowing for both pioneer and climax species to coexist.
• B. A desert that experiences extremely rare rain events, leading to a very stable environment.
• C. A grassland that has not experienced any disturbances for several decades.
• D. A forest that experiences frequent wildfires, leaving little time for species to establish.