Succession

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What is Succession?

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The change an ecosystem experiences over time.

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What is primary succession?

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Succession that occurs in an area with NO SOIL, starting from bare rock or sand.

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What is secondary succession?

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Succession that occurs in an area where soil is already present, often after a disturbance.

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What is a climax community?

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

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What are pioneer species?

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The first species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, often initiating primary succession.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements in an ecosystem.

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What role do disturbances play in succession?

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Disturbances can reset succession, leading to secondary succession in areas where soil remains.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.