APES Mod 14: Ecological Succesion

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Ecological succession

The predictable replacement of one group of species by another group of species over time.

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Primary succession

Ecological succession occurring on surfaces with bare rock and no soil.

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Pioneer species

In primary succession, species that can survive with little or no soil.

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Secondary succession

The succession of plant life that occurs in areas that have been disturbed but have not lost their soil.

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Climax community

Historically described as the final stage of succession.

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Keystone species

A species that is not very abundant but has large effects on an ecological community.

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Indicator species

A species that demonstrates a particular characteristic of an ecosystem.