Ecological Succession Flashcards
1
Q
the gradual change an ecosystem experiences over time until it reaches stability
A
Ecological succession
2
Q
This means that under the current climate conditions, little to no changes are occurring.
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Climax community
3
Q
depended upon by other species in the ecosystem such that if it were removed, the ecosystem would undergo dramatic changes
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Keystone species
4
Q
one that reflects the health of its ecosystem.
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Indicator species
