In the ecological succession of a pond, when can frogs and fish start to live there?
At some point AFTER the water has been colonized by algae.
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After mosses break down soil even further and create more soil, what can grow there?
Grasses.
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Can you define what secondary succession is?
It is a type of succession that typically takes place after floods, forest fires, mining, ect.
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Can you define primary succession?
Succession that typically begins in an area with no remnants of a previous community. Example; A volcanic eruption that destroyed absolutely everything.
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Describe this phenomena. What will happen next in terms of the ecology?
This is an underwater volcano breaking the surface of the ocean. After the lava has cooled a new island will form and primary succession will begin.
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What is this species?
This is Lichen. It is an example of a pioneer species.
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What are the two types of ecological succession?
Primary Succession and Secondary Succession
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What is a pioneer species?
The first species to colonize a barren area going through primary succession.
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Will secondary succession take place in an area where all the life was completely destroyed?
No. Total destruction means primary succession will take place.
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What is happening here.
A disturbance that will cause the ecosystem (or community) to change.
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Why are lichens such important species in primary succession?
Because they can break down rocks into soil.
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What is detritus. If there is enough of it, what can be made?
Detritus is the remains of dead organisms such as lichens, plants, and animals. If there is enough detritus, soil can be made.
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After lichens break down rocks into soil, what can grow next?
