Ecological Succession Quiz

Use each term below to complete the passage. Succession is the process of gradual, natural change and species replacement in an ecosystem over time. Primary succession takes place on land where there are no living organisms, like after a volcanic eruption. The first species to live in the area, once cooled off, are called pioneer species. Secondary succession is a pattern of change that takes place after an existing community is destroyed, such as a wildfire. After time passes, little or no change occurs – when this is the case, this community is called a climax community. Secondary succession may take less time than primary succession to reach the stage of climax community. What type of succession does the following image represent? primary secondary What type of succession does the following image represent? primary secondary