Question

20.6. compare and contrast primary and secondary succession.
complete the following passage regarding succession.
succession is the process by which the species in a community change over time. for example, when a new habitat is created, such as a volcanic island, species colonize the habitat in many stages. this is called. but habitat also can become available when there is a disturbance to an existing community. when this habitat is recolonized, it is called. if no disturbances occur for an extremely long period of time, the species composition of the community eventually becomes fairly stable, and is then called a(n).
secondary succession primary succession ecosystem climax community

Explanation:

• Primary succession: Occurs in a newly created habitat with no soil, like a volcanic island.
• Secondary succession: Happens in a habitat that was disturbed but had soil and some organisms before.
• Climax community: A stable community that forms after a long time with no disturbances.

Answer:

1. primary succession
2. secondary succession
3. climax community