Ecological succession describes the process of change in the species that make up a community over time, especially after a disturbance or in a newly established environment.
The transition in species composition of a community after a disturbance, or the establishment of a community in a barren area.
| Front | ecological succession |
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| Back | Transition in the species composition of a community following a disturbance; the establishment of a community in an area virtually barren of life. |
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