Succession Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pioneer species?
A
The first species to colonise a bare rock e.g. lichen
2
Q
What is a climax community?
A
The community of plants and animals at the end of succession
3
Q
What is deflected climax?
A
When succession is interrupted by fire for example
4
Q
What is succession?
A
Progressive changes over time in the community of organisms occupying a particular habitat
