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What term is used to describe the first species to begin a succession?
What term is used to describe the first species to begin a succession?
- Climax community
- Marsh pioneers
- Decomposers
- Pond pioneers (correct)
Which stage in the pond succession process involves emergent plants growing all along the bottom of the pond?
Which stage in the pond succession process involves emergent plants growing all along the bottom of the pond?
- Marsh (correct)
- Dry land/grasses
- Forest
- Shrubs
What leads to the creation of a swamp in the pond succession process?
What leads to the creation of a swamp in the pond succession process?
- Growth of water plants
- Emergent plants growing all the way across the floor (correct)
- Birds inhabiting the pond
- Decomposition of pond plants
In the context of pond succession, what do layers of decaying matter on the pond floor ultimately lead to?
In the context of pond succession, what do layers of decaying matter on the pond floor ultimately lead to?
What stage is reached when the land becomes a forest or grassland in the succession from pond to dry land?
What stage is reached when the land becomes a forest or grassland in the succession from pond to dry land?
Which term is used to describe the final stage in a succession process?
Which term is used to describe the final stage in a succession process?
What is the main focus of ecological succession?
What is the main focus of ecological succession?
Which event would most likely lead to primary succession on land?
Which event would most likely lead to primary succession on land?
What role do pioneer species play in primary succession?
What role do pioneer species play in primary succession?
How does secondary succession differ from primary succession?
How does secondary succession differ from primary succession?
What is the significance of natural disasters in the context of ecological succession?
What is the significance of natural disasters in the context of ecological succession?
Why are lichens considered common pioneer species in primary succession?
Why are lichens considered common pioneer species in primary succession?
What is the term for the living things such as lichens that do not need soil to survive and are the first to arrive in primary succession?
What is the term for the living things such as lichens that do not need soil to survive and are the first to arrive in primary succession?
In primary succession, what helps break down rocks into smaller pieces to begin the formation of soil?
In primary succession, what helps break down rocks into smaller pieces to begin the formation of soil?
What type of plants can grow in the new soil formed during primary succession, after lichens and weather forces have acted on rocks?
What type of plants can grow in the new soil formed during primary succession, after lichens and weather forces have acted on rocks?
In secondary succession, where does this type of succession occur?
In secondary succession, where does this type of succession occur?
What type of areas do secondary successions often begin in?
What type of areas do secondary successions often begin in?
What event is usually an example of secondary succession?
What event is usually an example of secondary succession?
