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Succession

Succession. Succession. Gradual, sequential regrowth of species in an area Usually after it has been destroyed Pioneering Species Small, fast-growing, fast-reproducing Usually first species to grow in successions Ex. Crabgrass & ragweed. Primary Succession.

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Succession

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  1. Succession

  2. Succession • Gradual, sequential regrowth of species in an area • Usually after it has been destroyed • Pioneering Species • Small, fast-growing, fast-reproducing • Usually first species to grow in successions • Ex. Crabgrass & ragweed

  3. Primary Succession • The development of a community in an area that has not supported life previously • Rock • Sand dune • island

  4. Canadian Shield • Where a glacier was • Eventually rock broke • Pioneering species was LICHEN • Association of algae & fungi

  5. Secondary Succession • Sequential replacement of species following a disruption of an existing community • Forest fire • Storm • Human activity (logging, mining, farming)

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