Succession and Conservation

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Succession
The process by which an ecosystem changes over time.
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Pioneer species
The first species to colonise an area during succession.
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Climax community
The largest and most complex community of plants and animals an ecosystem can support.
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Climatic Climax
The climax community for a particular climate.
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Primary succession
Succession which happens on newly formed or exposed land with no soil.
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Secondary succession
Succession which happens on land cleared of all plants but where the soil remains, e.g. after a forest fire.
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Plagioclimax
When succession is stopped artificially. The climate community is called this.
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Conservation
The protection and management of species and habitats (ecosystem).
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The first species to colonise an area during succession.

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Pioneer species

Card 3

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The largest and most complex community of plants and animals an ecosystem can support.

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Card 4

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The climax community for a particular climate.

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Card 5

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Succession which happens on newly formed or exposed land with no soil.

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