10 Questions
What is the main difference between primary and secondary succession?
Primary succession occurs on a previously existing community, while secondary succession develops a new community from scratch
Which type of species in secondary succession have a short life span and can disperse quickly?
Pioneer species
What type of disturbances can trigger ecological succession in aquatic ecosystems?
Floods and droughts
Why is terrestrial succession better understood compared to aquatic succession?
Terrestrial ecosystems have been studied more intensively
What is one common outcome of disturbances that trigger succession in aquatic ecosystems?
Death of organisms in the water
What is the purpose of dredging in aquatic ecosystems?
To remove sediment and make the water deeper
Why do most bodies of water, apart from oceans, have the potential to convert into terrestrial ecosystems?
Because they are temporary bodies of water
In what way does dredging help prevent the conversion of aquatic ecosystems into terrestrial ecosystems?
By removing sediment and keeping the water deeper
What results from the construction of dams in aquatic ecosystems?
Succession into terrestrial or semi-aquatic environments
What is the key factor that contributes to the difference in stages of change between terrestrial and aquatic succession?
Variation in species and community structures
Learn about ecological succession which describes the process of how an ecosystem changes over time. Discover how abiotic and biotic factors interact in ecosystems of all sizes, from forests to oceans.
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