FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Ecological succession can best be described as:(TEK 7.10C)
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A change in weather.
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The dominant species in one particular area.
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A gradual change in plant and animal life in an ecosystem over time.
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Species that survive best when there is little or no competition in an area.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ecological succession is the gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area. During succession, some species colonies area and their population become more numerous, whereas, the population of other species declines and even disappears.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ecological succession refers to the progressive succession of a group of species or community over time. In this regard, there is usually one dominant type of species or community thriving in an ecosystem and where a stable climax community is established. An ecological succession may span decades or millions of years.
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