Flash Cards
succession
The series of predictable changes that occur in a community over time.
pioneer species
The first species to populate an area during succession.
colonize
The act of establishing life in an area that was previously empty or sparsely inhabited.
dominant
Having a greater influence over.
biodiversity
The number and variety of different species in an area.
Keystone Speceis
A species that influences the survival of many other species in an ecosystem.
extinct
Term used to describe a volcano that is no longer active and unlikely to erupt again
invasive species
Species that are not native to a habitat and can out-compete native species in an ecosystem
value
Importance
Economic
related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Ecosystem services
The benefits that humans derive from ecosystems.
Ecology
The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment.
Natural resource
Anything naturally occurring in the environment that humans use.
Conservation
The practice of using less of a resource so that it can last longer.
Sustainability
The ability of an ecosystem to maintain bioviersity and production indefinitely
