PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUCCESSION Flashcards
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first succession, going from bare rocks to a complex ecosystem over MANY years.
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Primary succession
2
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The second succession, disaster or extreme change like a fire struck an environment that rebuilds itself over many years.
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Secondary succession
3
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First species to populate an area
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Pioneer Species
4
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The middle, more diverse species after about 4-10 years after a new land is being developed by plants and animals.
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Intermediate species
5
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The extremely biodiverse and complex plant species inhabiting an area. MANY YEARS
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Climax Species