3.2 Flashcards
1
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Ecological succession
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Transition in species composition over-time
2
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Primary succession
A
No soil then bacteria, grasses and small plants start growing
3
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Secondary succession
A
If social is still intact after disturbance
4
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Pioneer species
A
species that first colonize new habitats created by disturbance
5
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Seral stages
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From pioneer species to climax
6
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Climax community
A
Plants remain stable
7
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Species Richness
A
Total number of species present in the community
8
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Species Evenness
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The relative distribution of individuals among the species present
9
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Genetic diversity
A
The biological variation that occurs within species
10
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Ecological diversity
A
Presence of diverse species in a huge population
11
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Keystone vs invasive
A
Keystone maintains biodiversity Invasive is non naitve and tends to upset a community
12
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