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Ecology Succession Notes 2

Succession in ecosystems refers to the gradual replacement of populations in a community. Primary succession occurs on bare rock, often initiated by volcanic activity or glacial retreat, with pioneer organisms like lichens leading the colonization. Secondary succession happens on existing soil after disturbances such as fires or farming, allowing for new community growth.

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Ecology Succession Notes 2

Succession in ecosystems refers to the gradual replacement of populations in a community. Primary succession occurs on bare rock, often initiated by volcanic activity or glacial retreat, with pioneer organisms like lichens leading the colonization. Secondary succession happens on existing soil after disturbances such as fires or farming, allowing for new community growth.

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Succession in Ecosystems

SOL BIO 9c
Succession-
a series of changes in a community in
which new populations of organisms
gradually replace existing ones
Primary succession-
colonization of new sites by communities of
organisms – takes place on bare rock
Primary succession-
New bare rock comes from 2 sources:
1. volcanic lava flow cools and forms
rock
Primary succession-
New bare rock comes from 2 sources:
2. Glaciers retreat and expose rock
Pioneer organisms-
the first organisms to colonize a new site
Ex: lichens are the first to colonize lava rocks
Primary Succession-

Rock
Climax community-
a stable, mature community that undergoes
little or no succession
Climax community-
Ex: In most of Virginia, the climax
community would be a deciduous oak–

 
hickory forest

                                                                                                                               
Primary succession-
Secondary succession-
sequence of community changes that takes
place when a community is disrupted by
natural disaster or human actions – takes
place on existing soil
Secondary succession-
Ex:
A fire levels
portions of a forest
Secondary succession-
Ex:
A farmer
plows his field
Secondary succession-
Secondary succession-
Pond Succession
Pond Succession

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