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Description: Processes of succession occur in many diverse ecological systems, from ponds to rocky intertidal areas to the carcasses of animals The transitions between the stages of succession eventually lead to a climax community * Climax community = the community resulting from successful succession Remains stable until another disturbance restarts succession - Eruption was an opportunity to study primary succession - Patterns of plant growth varied in the different areas - Showed that succession is not a simple and predictable process Picture Stats: Views: 215 Filesize: 139.86kB Height: 431 Width: 1222 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35679 |