ECOLOGY
ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION
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Question
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the biodiversity increases throughout
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the biodiversity decreases throughout
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the biodiversity decreases, then increases
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the biodiversity remains steady throughout
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biodiversity is the number of different species living in an ecosystem. Ecological succession is the development of species after a disaster that destroys an ecosystem. Since ecological succession increases the number of species living in an area, it also increases biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Greater biodiversity in ecosystems, species, and individuals leads to greater stability. For example, species with high genetic diversity and many populations that are adapted to a wide variety of conditions are more likely to be able to weather disturbances, disease, and climate change.
Detailed explanation-3: -Species diversity commonly increases with succession and this relationship is an important justification for conserving large areas of old-growth habitats. However, species with different ecological roles respond differently to succession.
Detailed explanation-4: -As succession proceeds, pioneer species will tend to be replaced by more competitive species, the abiotic environment will become less harsh, and biotic interactions such as competition and predation will be more common.