Succession and Conservation 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyConservationSuccessionA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Former MemberCreated on: 06-11-13 13:25 Succession The process by which an ecosystem changes over time. 1 of 8 Pioneer species The first species to colonise an area during succession. 2 of 8 Climax community The largest and most complex community of plants and animals an ecosystem can support. 3 of 8 Climatic Climax The climax community for a particular climate. 4 of 8 Primary succession Succession which happens on newly formed or exposed land with no soil. 5 of 8 Secondary succession Succession which happens on land cleared of all plants but where the soil remains, e.g. after a forest fire. 6 of 8 Plagioclimax When succession is stopped artificially. The climate community is called this. 7 of 8 Conservation The protection and management of species and habitats (ecosystem). 8 of 8
The importance to humans of the control of growth, reproduction and development of organisms, including themselves. 0.0 / 5
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