CP - Ecological Succession

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ecological succession

the changes in an ecosystem that occur gradually through the colonization of new organisms

<p>the changes in an ecosystem that occur gradually through the colonization of new organisms</p>
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primary succession

a type of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no biotic community previously existed, always beginning with barren rock

<p>a type of ecological succession that occurs in an area where no biotic community previously existed, always beginning with barren rock</p>
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pioneer species

first species to populate an area during succession; bacteria, moss, lichen, or fungi

<p>first species to populate an area during succession; bacteria, moss, lichen, or fungi</p>
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lichen

an organism made of a fungus and either algae or autotrophic bacteria that live together in a mutualistic relationship

<p>an organism made of a fungus and either algae or autotrophic bacteria that live together in a mutualistic relationship</p>
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secondary succession

reestablishment of a damaged ecosystem in an area where the soil was left intact

<p>reestablishment of a damaged ecosystem in an area where the soil was left intact</p>
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climax community

stable, mature ecological community with little change in the composition of species

<p>stable, mature ecological community with little change in the composition of species</p>

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