ecosystem change Flashcards
1
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ecological succession
A
to describe what happens to an ecological community over time.
2
Q
pioneer species
A
hardy species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems,
3
Q
pioneer community
A
the variety of plants, animals and fungi that first colonize a barren habitat
4
Q
climax community
A
the final stage of succession in an area unless a major change happens
