A series of changes that occur in a community (or ecosystem) over time until a stable climax community is established.

The seeds are brought by wind, birds or animals to take root and grow quickly.

Primary Succession and Secondary Succession

The first species to colonize a barren area going through primary succession.

4 stages

It is a type of succession that typically occurs in areas where ecosystems are destroyed by a natural or artificial disturbance, but soil remains intact.

A stable community with a diverse number of species. This should be the end result of ecological succession done right.

Succession that typically begins in an area with no remnants of a previous community. Example; A volcanic eruption that destroyed absolutely everything.

No. Total destruction means primary succession will take place.

Because they can break down rocks into soil.