Ecological Succession Flashcards
1
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Define the term ecological succession
A
The gradual process of change and replacement of species in a community
2
Q
Types of ecological succession
A
Primary succession
Secondary succession
3
Q
Explain primary succession
A
occurs where no ecosystem has been before (new land/no soil)
4
Q
Explain Secondaty Succession
A
occurs on an area of land where an ecosystem has previously been but was disturbed (soil present)
5
Q
Primary Succession begins with _______ _______
A
Pioneer species
6
Q
What are pioneer species?
A
The first species to colonize a disturbed area
7
Q
What is patch dynamics?
A
the concept theory that there are patches are constantly changing within an ecosystem
