4 Succession And Stability Flashcards
1
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The transition in species composition in disturbed areas over ecological time.
A
Ecological succession
2
Q
Begins in a lifeless area where soil has not yet formed such as a volcanic island or a moraine left behind as glacier retreats.
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Primary succession
3
Q
Occurs where an existing community has been removed by a disturbance
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Secondary succession
4
Q
The develop of an ecosystem in an area that has never had a community living within occurs by a process called
A
Primary succession
5
Q
Is a mature, stable community that is the final stage of ecological succession
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Climax community
