Ecological Succession Review

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Ecological Succession

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gradual change in living communities that follows a disturbance

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Primary Succession starts with

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a barren area, no soil

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Describe the rate of change during Primary succession.

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over long period of time

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Identify the non-pioneer species: lichen, moss, dune grass, Joshua Tree.

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Joshua Tree

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Dominant plants in a climax community: Joshua tree, Oak tree, Pine tree, lichen. Which is NOT dominant?

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lichen

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Why are pioneer organisms the first to grow in primary succession?

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can tolerate extreme conditions

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Name this plant.

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lichen which is algae and fungus growing together

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Steps in soil formation (EXCEPT):
- Pioneer organisms break apart rock
- Pioneer organisms die and decompose
- Decomposed pioneer organisms hold water
- Pioneer organisms grow deep roots to hold the soil

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Pioneer organisms grow deep roots to hold the soil

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All of the following disturbances will lead to secondary succession EXCEPT

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All of the following will result in primary succession EXCEPT

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