Ecological Succession

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Succession that occurs in an area with no soil

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primary succession

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Succession that occurs in an area where soil is already present.

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secondary succession

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The first organisms that appear in an ecological community

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pioneer species

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A stable ecological community that has reached equilibrium

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climax community

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Ends in a climax community

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both types of succession

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Starts with bare rock followed by lichen

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primary succession 

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occurs over time

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both types of succession

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Reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present.

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secondary succession

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When does species diversity eventually increase?

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Both types of succession

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This is an example of...
Options: Primary Succession, Secondary Succession, Climate Community, Pioneer Species

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Secondary Succession