FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Ecologist F. E. Clements is known for his research on ecological succession. Clements described succession as a dynamic process with many steps. He named the last step of succession the climax step. Which is a characteristic Clements would associate with the last step of succession?
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Growth of lichens and mosses
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Increased competition between organisms
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Period of regrowth and regeneration
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Very little competition
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first stage of succession involves pioneer species. In primary succession, pioneer plants are those that can grow without soil, such as lichens.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ø Reaction is the most important stage in the ecological succession. Ø It is the modification of the environment through the influence of living organism present on it. Ø Reaction cause change in soil, water, light and temperature of the area.
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