What is primary succession?
Ecology Review

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, starting with bare rock and leading to the establishment of a biological community, often beginning with lichens.
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What are producers in an ecosystem?
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Producers are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as algae, grasses, and trees.
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In a food web, which organism typically has the highest concentration of toxins?
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The organism at the top of the food chain, such as a hawk, typically has the highest concentration of toxins due to biomagnification.
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What is a population in ecological terms?
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A population is defined as two or more members of the same species living and interacting in a specific area.
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What is secondary succession?
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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.
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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.
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What is a food web?
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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy and nutrients flow.
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