FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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the lack of pioneer species in the second stage
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the presence of pioneer species in the final stage
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the presence of trees and large plants in the final stage
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the presence of soil and organic matter in the first stage.
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Detailed explanation-1: -She divides the series of events that happen during primary and secondary succession into three different stages. Which feature might be used to distinguish secondary succession from primary succession? the presence of soil and organic matter in the first stage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: The primary succession occurs following an opening of a pristine habitat, e.g., on lava flow, an area left from retreated glacier, or abandoned mine. The secondary succession is a response to a disturbance e.g., forest fire, tsunami, flood, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The order of secondary succession is pioneer species, intermediate species, and finally climax community. The pioneer species are the first to colonize and include the producers like lichens and mosses. The intermediate species appear next and include shrubby plants and small trees.