Ecological Succession

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What are pioneer species in primary succession?

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Small plants that colonize first.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different species in a given area.

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What is the key difference between primary and secondary succession?

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The presence of soil.

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What comes after pioneer species in primary succession?

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Grasses and weeds.

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What is primary succession?

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The colonization of a new area without any soil.

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What is secondary succession?

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The growth of plants and animals after a disturbance in an area that already has soil.

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What role do pioneer species play in an ecosystem?

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They help create soil and conditions for other species to thrive.

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What is an example of a pioneer species?

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Lichens and mosses.

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How does primary succession begin?

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It begins in a lifeless area where there is no soil.

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What is the final stage of ecological succession called?

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Climax community.