level: Succession
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Succession
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ecological Succession | Change in the species structure of an ecological community overtime [development of ecosystems from base ground to climax] |
| Pioneer Species | Hardy species which are the first to colonise barren environments |
| Sere | Intermediate stage on the way to a climax community in the process of ecological succession |
| Climax Community | A stable community of organisms in the final stage of succession |
| Primary Succession | First time an area is being colonised by plants and animals. At this time, area is void of vegetation and usually lacking soil |
| Secondary Succession | Second time the area is being colonised. Occurs after a major disturbance in the ecosystem which removes primary species |