Succession

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What is Succession?

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The change an ecosystem experiences over time.

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How do lichens contribute to primary succession?

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Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil.

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What would you expect to see in a cleared garden after a month?

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Grasses and weeds.

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What is primary succession?

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A type of ecological succession that starts with bare rock.

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What is secondary succession?

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A type of ecological succession that occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an ecosystem but left the soil intact.

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Define biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors.

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

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What role do pioneer species play in succession?

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Pioneer species, like lichens and mosses, are the first organisms to colonize barren environments, initiating the process of succession.

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What is the climax community?

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The final, stable community in an ecological succession that remains relatively unchanged until disrupted by an event.

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How does fire influence succession?

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Fire can act as a disturbance that resets succession, allowing for new growth and changes in species composition.