Ecological Succession Flashcards
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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?
A
Primary Succession: Process of building an ecosystem; soil is absent
Ex: new lava
Secondary Succession: Process of rebuilding an ecosystem; soil is present
Ex: wildfire
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Q
What is ecological succession?
A
Process of building or rebuilding an ecosystem over time.
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What are pioneer organisms?
A
1st organisms to appear after primary succession
