Ecological Succession

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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 stages that lead to a stable community.

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What are the two main types of ecological succession?

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Primary Succession and Secondary Succession.

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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 community 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 barren environments during primary succession, such as lichens and mosses.

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What is a Climax Community?

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A Climax Community is a stable, mature community that undergoes little change in species composition.

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What is Mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit, such as bees pollinating flowers.

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What is Predation?

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Predation is a relationship where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey), like a frog eating a fly.

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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, water, or space.

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What is Commensalism?

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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed, like barnacles on a whale.