Reading: Ecological Succession
Vocab
Ecological Succession: The sequential change over time in the composition of a community.
Primary Succession: Ecological succession that takes place in a previously uncolonized area typically lacking soil.
Secondary Succession: Ecological succession that takes place in a previously colonized area that has been disturbed.
Pioneer Species: The first species to inhabit a previously uncolonized or disturbed area, leading to primary or secondary succession.
Disturbance: An occurrence that changes a community, such as a fire, drought, or animal movement. Disturbances help maintain species diversity.
Keystone Species: A species that plays an important role in determining the structure of a community.
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