FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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As succession proceeds in an ecosystem, there is an increase in population density. This is accompanied by what other change?
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an increase in species diversity
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an increase in annual precipitation
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a decrease in soil complexity
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a decrease in temperature
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An increase in species diversity. As succession proceeds in an ecosystem, there is an increase in population density. This is accompanied by what other change? Trees have replaced shrubs and grasses.
Detailed explanation-2: -1 Answer. In short, changes to soil content increases nutrients available which in turn spawns the growth of new foliage which increases diversity.
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.
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