Succession

Primary succession- this form of succession takes place in an inhabited environment where no living organisms have lived before.

For example this form of succession might occur on bare rock(where no living organisms have lived before.)

Has little or no soil

Secondary succession- this form of succession occurs after a place or area has been disturbed or damaged.Soil is already in this area.

for example this form of succession might occur after a wild fire.

This form of succession occurs faster than primary succession.

Pioneer species for primary succession-

Lichens

Moss

A green plant that grows on rock,bark,and wet ground that helps plants grow from its rich soil

Breaks apart rocks into sediments

Pioneer species for secondary succession-

Weeds

The can grow in slightly fertile soil

A plant that has green,narrow leaves and can grow in kind of rich soil.

Grass

This image is showing lichens and mosses which are the first species of succession.

This image is showing a climax community which is the last stage of succession.

This image is showing larger trees which are tall and eventually make other plants die below it because it blocks out the sunlight for the plants.

This image is showing grasses and weeds which decompose to make the soil rich

This image is showing small shrubs and trees which need nutritious soil in order to grow.