Ecological succession is the final stage of ecological succession where a stable community is established.

Habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives.

Interrelated means having mutual connections or dependencies.

Species are a group of organisms incapable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Limiting factor is any factor that promotes the growth of a population without limit.

Interaction refers to the absence of action or influence between two or more organisms.

Primary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs after a disturbance has disrupted the ecosystem.

Biome refers to a small, specialized area within a habitat that supports specific organisms.

Biotic components of an ecosystem include non-living elements such as sunlight and water.

Interdependence is the reliance of organisms on each other for survival or well-being.

Climax community is the ability to maintain ecological balance over time.

Sustainability means the process of maintaining ecological balance over time.

Pioneer species are species that are the last to colonize barren environments in primary succession.

A microhabitat is a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

Abiotic factors of an ecosystem include living organisms such as plants and animals.

An ecosystem is a process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.

Niche refers to the total number of individuals of the same species in a given area.

Population is the role or function of an organism or species in an ecosystem.

Secondary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs after a disturbance has disrupted the ecosystem.