How Ecosystems Change Chapter 6, Lesson 6 ecological succession primary succession secondary succession pioneer species pioneer community climax community

ecological succession – the gradual replacement of one community by another

primary succession – the gradual build up of a community that was wiped out

secondary succession – the gradual replacement of one community by another, but there is already some ecosystem/community there

secondary succession – the gradual replacement of one community by another, but there is already some ecosystem/community there secondary succession – the gradual replacement of one community by another

ecological succession – the gradual replacement of one community by another

pioneer species – the first species to grow in an otherwise lifeless area

pioneer community – when the first animals in a community arrive as a result of a pioneer species. A new ecosystem forms.

pioneer community – when the first animals in a community arrive as a result of a pioneer species. A new ecosystem forms.

climax community – an established community climax community – an established community. Few new organisms arrive, few leave. Things are relatively safe and balanced, until another major disaster arises.