Refers to the general metamorphosis of a geographic area to its most stable ecosystem.
- Primary succession refers to the settlement/establishment of vegetation in an area previously uncolonized by organisms. Organism which first colonize an area are known as pioneer organisms.
- Primary succession which occurs on land is termed Xerarch succession. That which occurs from aquatic ecosystems is known as hydrarch succession
- Secondary succession refers to the recolonization of a geographic area, which had been previously sett;led, but somehow disrupted.
- Some causes of disruption include
- Fire
- Volcanism
- Severe weather
- Agriculture
- Development
- Both processes result in the most stable type of biome given its geographical location. This is called a climax community.
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