Ecological Succession, and Population Ecology

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What is ecological succession?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, leading to a more stable community.

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What is a climax community?

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

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What are coniferous trees?

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Coniferous trees are trees that produce cones and have needle-like leaves, such as spruce and fir.

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What is exponential growth?

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Exponential growth is a rapid increase in population size when resources are abundant and there are no limiting factors.

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What is logistic growth?

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Logistic growth is a population growth pattern that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity.

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What is boom and bust growth?

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Boom and bust growth is a population pattern characterized by rapid increases followed by sharp declines.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in a particular area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.