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Ecological Succession Explained

The document discusses ecological succession, a process where the structure of a biological community evolves over time through stages such as migration, ecesis, aggregation, reaction, and stabilization. It highlights how species colonize a barren area and modify the environment, leading to a stable ecosystem. Additionally, it includes questions related to food chains and ecosystems, indicating an educational context.

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Ecological Succession Explained

The document discusses ecological succession, a process where the structure of a biological community evolves over time through stages such as migration, ecesis, aggregation, reaction, and stabilization. It highlights how species colonize a barren area and modify the environment, leading to a stable ecosystem. Additionally, it includes questions related to food chains and ecosystems, indicating an educational context.

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Course Name: Our Environment

Course Code: (CSU902)


Lecture 5: Ecological Succession

D R C H A N D R ESH K U M A R I
S C H OOL O F BIOTEC HN OLOGY
FA C U LTY O F A P P LI ED S C I EN C ES A N D BI O TEC H NOLOGY
S H O OLIN I U N I V ER S ITY, S O LA N , H P I N D I A
Ecological Succession:
➢ The process by which the structure of a biological community evolves overtime.
➢Succession is the order of colonization of species in an ecosystem from a barren or
destroyed area of land.
“Ecological succession is a series of changes that occur in an ecological community over time”
➢Several Stages in the process:
❑Migration
❑Ecesis
❑Aggregation
❑Stabilization
Stages in Ecological Succession:
❑Migration: Initial Stage where species from surroundings areas move into the new
habitat. These Pioneers are typically hardy and can survive in the harsh conditions of the
new environment.
❑Ecesis: Following migration, the species that have arrived must establish themselves in
the new habitat. This involves germination, growth and reproduction.
❑Aggregation: As more individuals of the species establish themselves, they start to
form community. This aggregation leads to an increase in the population density and
interactions among species.
Stages:

❑Reaction: The community of species begins to modify the environment. These


modifications can include changes in soil composition, microclimate and other abiotic
factors, making the habitat more suitable for other species to invade and establish.
❑Stabilization: In the final stage, the ecosystem becomes stable and mature. The species
composition becomes relatively constant and the community reaches a dynamic
equilibrium.
Q1: In a food chain, the third trophic level is
always occupied by
A. Producer
B. Carnivore
C. Decomposer
D. Herbivore

ANSWER: ??
Q2: What will happen if all the deer are killed in the
given food chain?
Grass → Deer → Lion
A. The population of grass decreases
B. The population of lions increases
C. The population of lions decreases and grass increases
D. The population of grass and lions remains unchanged

ANSWER: ??
Q3: Which one of the following is not a natural ecosystem?

A. Lake
B. Forest
C. Pond
d. Crop field

ANSWER: ??
Q4: …………………….can be classified as herbivores,
carnivores, omnivores and parasites.
A. Producers
B. Consumers
C. Decomposers
D. Autotrophs

ANSWER: ???
Q5: …… introduced the food web concept?
A. Lindeman
B. Charles Darwin
C. Francis Crick
D. Charles Elton

ANSWER???
Thank you
D R CH A N D RE S H K U MA RI
c h a n dres hkum ari@s hooliniunive rsity.c om

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