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Eco Succession

Ecological Succession

TermDefinition
Secondary Succession Succession that occurs after a fire, tornado or flooding. The soil is already present
Climax community The final stable community
Pioneer Species Hardy first organisms such as lichens or fungi that break down rock to create soil
Volcanos or glaciers moving Cause primary succession to occur
Primary Succession the ecological process of establishing a new biological community on barren, inorganic surfaces that lack soil.
Biodiversity the immense variety and variability of all living organisms on Earth
Abiotic limiting factor non-living physical and chemical component of an ecosystem that restricts growth or abundance of organisms. Weather, temperature, water and sunlight.
Population density A measurement of how many individuals are in a specific area
Carrying Capacity The maximum population size an environment can support
Biotic Limiting Factor Living components of an ecosystem that restrict a populations size, growth or distribution. Example: predator/prey and disease.
Created by: KelleyHarbin
 

 



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