ecosystem change

Question 1

ecological succession

Answer 1

to describe what happens to an ecological community over time.

Question 2

pioneer species

Answer 2

hardy species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems,

Question 3

pioneer community

Answer 3

the variety of plants, animals and fungi that first colonize a barren habitat

Question 4

climax community

Answer 4

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