Unit 7 (Ecology) Concept 5: Succession

Front

Ecological succession

Back

The process of ecological change in an ecosystem where one community gets replaced by another over time

Front

Primary succession

Back

Formation of a brand new ecosystem where one didn’t previously exist

Front

Secondary succession

Back

Recovery of a previously existing ecosystem after a disturbance

Front

Pioneer species

Back

The first organisms to grow in a new environment

Front

Climax community

Back

A mature and stable community of plants and animals that is reached at the end of succession

Front

Stable ecosystem

Back

An ecosystem that remains relatively constant over time with predictable changes.