Ecological Succession

Front

___ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

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pioneer species

Front

Primary succession occurs in an area that has:

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Has No Soil

Front

What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?

Back

Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil

Front

What is an increase of biodiversity over time, after a natural or man made disturbance?

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ecological succession

Front

What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

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climax community

Front

Which of the following is NOT a pioneer species?

Shrubs

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Lichen

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Mosses

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Fungi

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Shrubs

Front

Which is faster: Primary or Secondary Succession?

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Secondary Succession

Front

What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?

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secondary succession

Front

The picture shows what type of succession?

Back

primary

Front

Order of succession shown in the figure: A, B, C, D, B, A, D, C, C, D, A, B, D, A, B, C

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C, D, A, B