Asked by Gianna Colella on Jun 26, 2024
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Explain the correct sequence of events that occurs during the secondary succession of a forest.
Secondary Succession
The process of ecological regeneration that occurs in an environment where a disturbance has destroyed a pre-existing community but left the soil intact.
Sequence of Events
The chronological arrangement or order in which events or steps occur.
Forest
A large area covered predominantly with trees and undergrowth.
- Differentiate among various ecological notions including populations, communities, and ecosystems.
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Hisham SalehJul 02, 2024
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During secondary succession, there is already soil present. Assumably there will be seeds within the seed bank of the soil and grasses will grow. Next will come the low shrubs, followed by taller shrubs. These will give way to a shrub/tree mix and eventually trees will crowd out the shrubs. Over time, these will mature into taller trees and eventually a climax community.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various ecological notions including populations, communities, and ecosystems.