FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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After a forest fire, what represents the most likely order of ecological succession?
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Lichen
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Shrubs
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Grasses
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Native trees
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Forest → Forest fire → Severe forest fire → Total nudation of forest land → Terrestrial plants → Shrubs → Woodland Stage → Forest Stage The forest fire leaves behind an empty but not destroyed soil (Nudation), over which secondary succession begins.
Detailed explanation-2: -Secondary succession occurs in an area that is previously colonized but disturbed or damaged habitat. For example, after falling a tree in the woods, land clearance, or a fire. Succession will not move further than the climax community. This is the final stage of succession.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lichens(Pioneers community)→ Mosses→ Annual grasses → Perennial grasses → Shrubs → Trees(Climax community).
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