Ecological Succession (Primary and Secondary)

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What is ecological succession?

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A slow change in an environment.

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What are pioneer species?

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The first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.

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What is primary succession?

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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The process of ecological succession that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil remains.

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What is an example of primary succession?

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A volcano creates a new island of rock that must break down to form an ecosystem.

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What is an example of secondary succession?

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A forest fire burns down a forest that must bounce back over time.

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What is the first stage of primary succession?

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Rocks.

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What follows rocks in primary succession?

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Lichens & Mosses.

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What comes after lichens and mosses in primary succession?

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Bushes & Shrubs.

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What is the final stage of primary succession?

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Trees.