Community Ecology (2024)

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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, involving a series of species replacements.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire.

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What are pioneer species?

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, often leading to ecological succession.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an ecological relationship where one organism (the predator) feeds on another organism (the prey).

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or light.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.