Succession Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Succession?
A
The structural change in a community and its non-living environment over time.
2
Q
What are the two types of succession?
A
Primary & Secondary Succession
3
Q
What is primary succession?
A
The succession begins on bare rock where soil has yet to form.
4
Q
What is secondary succession?
A
Occurs in an area that has been cleared or modified by a disturbance and already has a soil base in place.
5
Q
What begins succession?
A
Pioneers
6
Q
What 5 things may begin succession?
A
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7
Q
What 5 features suit pioneer species?
A
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