DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many types of ecological succession are there?
A
3
B
2
C
4
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two major types of ecological succession: primary succession and secondary succession.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary succession is the series of community changes which occur on an entirely new habitat which has never been colonized before. For example, a newly quarried rock face or sand dunes. Secondary succession is the series of community changes which take place on a previously colonized, but disturbed or damaged habitat.

Detailed explanation-3: -In terrestrial ecosystems, succession can occur as either primary or secondary succession.

Detailed explanation-4: -Succession occurs in stages that are can be seen in all environments. Their are three main forms of succession: primary succession, secondary succession, and cyclic succession. Seral communities and climax communities occur in the intermediate stages of succession.

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