Succession
A series of changes in an ecosystem over time.
What is succession?
Any type of plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing forever.
What is an endangered species?
species are not part of the existing food chains
What is an invasive species?
when living organisms move into a new area that was previously uninhabited
What is primary succession?
A living thing that is brought to a new habitat, often causing damage to the new environment.
What is an invasive species?
They are pushed out and biodiversity decreases
What is a native species?
rocks formed after a volcanic eruption when lava dries up, creating a rocky surface
What is Primary Succession example?
Species that are living in an area for a long period of time
What is a native species?
the variety of biotic life in an ecosystem or habitat.
What is biodiversity?
When a previously occupied area that has been affected by a disturbance that killed all or most of its community is redevelops into a habitat.
What is Secondary Succession?
a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth
What is an extinct species?
a way to measure how much the environment is used by a person, a city, or a country
What is ecological footprint?
Regrowth after a forest fire.
What is an example of Secondary Succession?
They are introduced by accident or introduced purposely
What is invasive species?
can keep a balance of needs and resources over time
What is a balanced ecosystem?