Ecological Succession Practice

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Primary succession

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area that has never been colonized before.

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Secondary succession

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in a previously inhabited but disturbed or destroyed area.

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Which type of succession occurs on bare rock or newly formed land?

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Primary succession

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Which type of succession occurs after a disturbance, such as a fire or flood?

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secondary succession

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Pioneer species

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The first organisms to colonize a barren or disturbed area.

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Climax community

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A stable and mature community of plants and animals that has reached a state of equilibrium with its environment.

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What is the role of disturbance in ecological succession?

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Disturbance creates opportunities for new species to colonize and establish in an ecosystem.

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Give an example of a pioneer species.

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Moss

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What are the characteristics of a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature community that has reached the final stage of ecological succession.

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How does secondary succession differ from primary succession?

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Secondary succession occurs in an area that was previously inhabited and has experienced a disturbance, while primary succession occurs in an area that was previously uninhabited and lacks soil or organic matter.