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What allows plant species to establish themselves more quickly in secondary succession than in primary succession?
What allows plant species to establish themselves more quickly in secondary succession than in primary succession?
What type of plants have adaptations that enable rapid recovery from fires in chaparral ecosystems?
What type of plants have adaptations that enable rapid recovery from fires in chaparral ecosystems?
What is the climax phase of ecological succession characterized by?
What is the climax phase of ecological succession characterized by?
Which term is used for plants that grow shortly after a wildfire?
Which term is used for plants that grow shortly after a wildfire?
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What type of forests have evergreen trees dominating the landscape in the climax phase of ecological succession?
What type of forests have evergreen trees dominating the landscape in the climax phase of ecological succession?
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In what phase of ecological succession does a return to equilibrium with stable species composition occur?
In what phase of ecological succession does a return to equilibrium with stable species composition occur?
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Which biome features dense evergreen shrubs and is prone to frequent wildfires?
Which biome features dense evergreen shrubs and is prone to frequent wildfires?
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What enables many chaparral plants to survive when the upper part burns away?
What enables many chaparral plants to survive when the upper part burns away?
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What causes small changes in species composition during the climax phase of ecological succession?
What causes small changes in species composition during the climax phase of ecological succession?
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What allows certain plant types to dominate the landscape in different ecosystems during climax succession?
What allows certain plant types to dominate the landscape in different ecosystems during climax succession?
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