Primary Succession
Where does primary succession start?
From a baron environment
What does secondary succession start from?
An environment that previously had life
Can disturbances happen at any stage of succession?
Yes
What is ecotome
The area between two ecosystems.
Human influence causes which type of succession
Secondary
What are the first species in primary succession?
Bacteria, moss, lichens, and grass
Is secondary succession faster or slower than primary succession?
Faster
What are two common disturbances?
Wildfires and flooding
What is inertia
The ability of an ecosystem to withstand change
Name a major human influence
Agriculture
What is resilience
The ability of an ecosystem to recover after a disturbance
What is a disturbance
An event that sets back the process of succession
Define Net Prime Productivity
Net prime productivity is the difference when respiration is subtracted from gross productivity. It is a crucial indicator of an ecosystems health.