Ecological Succession

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Ecological Succession

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A slow change in an environment

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What are examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?

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Mossess and Lichens 

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A pioneer species is...

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the first organisms to adapt to a new environment

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What is the most important function of pioneer species?

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To create soil and add nutrients to the environment 

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A climax community is ….

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an area that reaches its greatest growing potential.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession has no soil and secondary succession has soil.

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A large tree forest is an example of ...

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a climax community

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Why does primary succession take longer to reach climax community?

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Because primary succession does not have soil

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Correct order in primary succession: Rocks, Lichens & Mosses, Bushes & Shrubs, Trees, Lichens & Mosses, Rocks, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs, Trees, Bushes and Shrubs, Lichens & Mosses, Lichens & Mosses, Rocks, Grass, Trees, Bushes & Shrubs

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Rocks, Lichens & Mosses, Bushes & Shrubs, Trees

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An area that begins with bare rock and takes longer to become a forest is ...

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Primary Succession