plant succession Flashcards
1
Q
what is plant succession?
A
a vegetation succession in a plant community that changes over time
2
Q
what happens on coasts where there
is a supply of sediment and deposition occurs?
A
pioneer plants begin to grow in bare mud and sand
3
Q
how does sand dune succession work?
A
embryo dunes are first colonised by pioneer plants
they die
release nutrients into the sand
increasing the amount of vegetation that is able to grow within the dune
4
Q
how do embryo dunes and pioneer plants alter the environmental conditions of a sand dune?
A
from harsh and salty to on where plants can survive
5
Q
what is an example of a pioneer plant?
A
marram grass
