Succession

Climax community

"Field trip photos"

This picture of the forest is representing a climax community because this environment is at a balanced stage. Everything is to its original form and is at its top stage. There are all kinds of plants and trees.

This is a picture of moss. Moss is a pioneer species. Moss still remains in the forest even when at its climax community stage. Everything else grows after moss starts the environment.

This is a picture of lichen on a rock. Lichen is a pioneer species that occurs during primary succession. Lichen still remains and thrives in the forest even during the environment's climax community stage.

This is a picture of grass, a pioneer species that grows during secondary succession. Grass thrives with all other life in the environment. It does not leave the environment just because it is a pioneer species.

This is a picture of soil. Secondary succession starts with only soil, and the bare rock in primary succession breaks down over time and turns into soil. Soil supports plant life and is an important part in nature.

Climax Community

Moss - pioneer species

Lichen on rock - pioneer species

Grass - pioneer species

Grass - pioneer species

Soil - secondary succession starter

Climax Community - Forest ecosystem

Climax Community - Rainforest ecosystem

Climax Community - Deciduous Forest ecosystem