Succession Flashcards
1
Q
Keystone species
A
A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its environment relative to its abundance.
2
Q
Ecological succession
A
The process of a gradual change in the species composition in an ecosystem over time.
3
Q
Role of decomposers
A
Breaking down dead organic matter into simpler substances.
4
Q
Trophic level
A
Position in the food chain that determines an organisms feeding relationships.
