1. Lichens 2. Mosses 3. Grasses 4. Shrubs 5. Small Trees 6. Larger Trees 7. Herbaceous Plants 8. Mammals 9. Birds 10. Insects Primary succession Gradual growth and shift of an ecosystem into a new substrate This article need additional citations for verification. please help improve this article in adding citations to trusted sources. Unsourced […]
1. Pioneer Species 2. Early Successional Species 3. Mid-Successional Species 4. Late Successional Species 5. Climax Community Secondary succession An example of secondary succession by stages: A stable deciduous forest community. A disturbance, like a fire, starts. Fire destroys vegetation. Fire leaves ground empty, but not destroyed. Grasses and other herbaceous plants grow back first. […]
