DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of succession reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present
A
primary succession
B
secondary succession
C
both types of succession
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The plants are the pioneer species of these areas as soil is present already. Eventually, the species may form a stable community. Secondary succession is faster than the primary succession as the growth media or the soil is already present which allows growth of the plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ecological succession is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time. Gradually, these communities replace one another until a “climax community”-like a mature forest-is reached, or until a disturbance, like a fire, occurs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Secondary succession is the ecological succession that occurs after the initial succession has been disrupted and some plants and animals still exist. It is usually faster than primary succession as soil is already present, and seeds, roots, and the underground vegetative organs of plants may still survive in the soil.

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