Habitat Loss. A+. Tony B.
Succession is the process by which one community of plants and animals is gradually replaced by another over time. It typically starts with pioneer species colonizing a bare area, followed by more diverse and complex species. Succession can be primary, on bare land, or secondary, on previously occupied land. It occurs due to changes in environmental conditions and interactions among species.
The species-area relationship is important for understanding biodiversity patterns because it shows how the number of species in an area increases as the area size increases. This relationship helps scientists predict how changes in habitat size can affect biodiversity, and it provides insights into conservation efforts and ecosystem management.
During ecological succession, the species composition of a plant community changes over time as different species establish and grow in the environment. Initially, pioneer species colonize the area, followed by intermediate species that outcompete the pioneers. Finally, climax species establish and dominate the community, reaching a stable state unless disrupted.
Changes in ecosystems can affect the ability of an area to support various plant and animal species, influence the overall biodiversity, impact nutrient cycling and water purification processes, and even modify local climate patterns.
One name of such a group would be a colony.
Extinction.
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Evolution.
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species can respond to changes in the ecosystem in one of two ways... 1) adapt 2) die/go extinct in the area
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When length gets longer the area will be larger. As the length gets shorter the area will be smaller.