Ecological Succession

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Replacement of one type of community by another at a single place over time

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succession

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First species to arrive in an area

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pioneer species

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First species occurring in areas of primary succession are mosses and

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lichens

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Succession type? Options: primary succession, secondary succession, tertiary succession, variable succession

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primary succession

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Succession type? Options: primary succession, secondary succession, tertiary succession, variable succession

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secondary succession

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Plant life starting to grow on a volcano would be which type of succession?

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primary succession

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What is the most important function of the pioneer species in primary succession?

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To create soil and add nutrients to the environment

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The stable ecosystem that has little to no change is called? Options: Climax community, Climax Ecosystem, Pioneer Ecosystem, Constant Community

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Climax community

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Where would you find the highest biodiversity?

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The final Climax Community

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The variety of living organisms in an area is called?

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Biodiversity