Ecological Succession

Master ecological succession concepts! This worksheet covers primary/secondary succession, pioneer species, and climax communities.

Matching Match the different attributes of ecological succession to its correct definition. Ecological Succession a gradual and natural change in an ecosystem over hundreds and thousands of years. Primary succession takes place where organisms were not previously present. Secondary succession takes place where an existing ecosystem has been disturbed. Pioneer species are the first organisms to grown in a bare area, such as on bare rocks. Climax community the last stage of succession. Succession Ecological succession = the replacement of one ecological community with another after a disturbance Put weather the following go with primary succession, secondary succession or climax community Primary Succession (5) No soil is present Longer form of succession Start with bare rocks Caused by volcanoes Secondary Succession (4) Soil is present Shorter form of succession Caused by forest fires Climax Community Community that represents the end of succession In East Texas, there are areas filled with mature hardwood tress.