What is succession?
Succession

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Succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages that lead to a stable community.
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What are the two main types of succession?
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Primary succession and secondary succession.
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What is primary succession?
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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.
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What is secondary succession?
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Secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire.
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What are pioneer species?
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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize barren environments during primary succession, such as lichens and mosses.
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What role do pioneer species play in succession?
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Pioneer species help to create soil by breaking down rock and accumulating organic matter, paving the way for other species.
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What is a climax community?
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A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached the final stage of succession.
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