Succession Interactive Flashcard

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What is Secondary Succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological recovery that occurs in an area where an ecosystem has been disturbed but where soil and some organisms still exist.

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What are Pioneer Species?

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize a barren environment during primary succession, such as lichens and mosses.

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What role do lichens play in succession?

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Lichens help in breaking down rock and forming soil, which allows other plants to grow.

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What happens after a natural disaster in an ecosystem?

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Pioneer species like grasses and flowers start to grow first after a natural disaster.

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Why are larger plants more successful than lichens and mosses during succession?

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Larger plants compete for resources like space, sunlight, and soil nutrients, which allows them to outcompete smaller plants.

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What is the climax community?

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The climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached the final stage of succession.

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How do plants and animals interact during succession?

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Plants come first in succession because animals rely on plants for food.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, while secondary succession occurs in areas where an ecosystem has been disturbed but soil remains.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, and sunlight.

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How do plants adapt during succession?

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Plants adapt by developing traits that allow them to compete for resources like light, water, and nutrients.