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First species to arrive in an area are called ?
invasive species
abiotic components
pioneer species
parasites
Stable, final stage of succession that can take a hundred or more years to achieve
adaptation
pioneer species
niche
climax community
T or F: Succession increases biodiversity.
True
False
Ecological succession can be described as
A change in weather
The dominant species in one particular area
A gradual change in plant and animal life in an ecosystem over time
Species that survive best when there is little or no competition in an area
Which diagram best represents a climax community?
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
Which series of pictures BEST represents ecological succession?
A
B
C
D
6. Which sequence best represents the stages of succession that would most likely occur?
bare rock → forest → moss → lichens
grassland → forest → marsh → lake
lake → marsh → grassland → shrubs → forest
pine forest → grassland → shrubs → lichens
3. Which of the following organisms might first appear in a pond or lake?
grass
algae
small fish
hardwood trees
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