Succession

Question 1

Wha is a community?

Answer 1

Many different species living in the same place t the same time

Question 2

What is Succession?

Answer 2

The sequence of invasion and replacement of species in an ecosystem over time
It’s driven by abiotic factors (climate) and biotic factors
After a disturbance, the community begins o rebuild itself
A continuous process
The community makes up changes throughout the process

Question 3

What is Primary Succession?

Answer 3

It occurs in an area where no life exited before
Bare from from which soil must be made
Eg. Volcanic eruption glacier retreat

Question 4

What is Secondary Succession?

Answer 4

It occurs in an area were there was life before - so it’s faster
Soil is present
Eg. forest fire, flood

Question 5

What are the two significant communities in Succession?

Answer 5

Pioneer Species - the first species to move in after a disturbance
Climax Community - long-live, stable species that dominates an area for several yeas until the next disturbance occurs