B.78 How ecosystems change

Question 1

ecological succession

Answer 1

The gradual replacement of one community by another

Question 2

pioneer species

Answer 2

The first species living in an otherwise lifeless area

Question 3

pioneer community

Answer 3

The first community thriving in once lifeless area

Question 4

climax community

Answer 4

The final stage of succession in an area, unless a major change happens