Stream and Wetlands Ecology

Ecology

Study of relationships between biology, chemistry, climate, and geology

Biotic

Living

Abiotic

Non-Living

Ecosystem

Interacting systems of biotic and abiotic components

Interspecific

Between different species

Intraspecific

Between same species

Succession

Change in biological communities over time

Communities

Collection of populations in same place at same time

Population

All members of the same species in the same place at same time

Productivity

Rate of energy storage and release

Primary Succession

Succession on soil not previously influenced by plants

Secondary Succession

Development of plants where plants have already grown

What are some traits of early succession plants?

Short lived, Fast growing, Shade intolerant

What are a few plants considered pioneer species?

Rubus, Greenbriar, Muscadine, Pines

What influences succession?

Animals, Climate, people, previous plants