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Ecology list 3
Eco Succession
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecological Succession | The gradual process of an ecosystem changing over time |
| Primary Succession | Starts with rock |
| Secondary Succession | Starts over with soil, like after a forest fire |
| Pioneer Organism | Lichens and moss who break down rock and create soil, the first to live in a rock ecosystem |
| Climax Community | The ecosystem that is at the end of succession. It is stable |
| Carrying Capacity | The population number of a species that the ecosystem is able to support |
| Overpopulation | Above carrying capacity, causes destruction |
| Niche | The role an organism plays in its habitat |