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During secondary succession, the topsoil generally undergoes an increase in carbon stock, nitrogen supply, an increase in the carbon/nitrogen ration and a decrease in acidity and density.

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Which type of succession begins with pre-existing soil?

Secondary succession begins with pre-existing soil, as opposed to primary succession which starts on bare rock or sand with no soil present. In secondary succession, the soil has already been established by previous vegetation that has been disturbed or removed.


How is primary sucession different from secondary sucession?

Primary Succession- The process of succession that begins in a place previously with out plants or soil . Secondary Succession- Succession that begins in a place that already once was home of living organisms. McGrawHill Gelncoe Science Level Blue Textbook National Geographic blue.msscience.com (pages 150 and 151)


How is secondary succession different from primary successions?

Secondary succession occurs on a previously disturbed or disrupted site where soil is already present, while primary succession begins in a newly formed or bare habitat without any soil. Primary succession starts from scratch with pioneer species, while secondary succession begins with existing seeds and organisms in the soil. Overall, primary succession takes longer to establish a mature ecosystem compared to secondary succession.


What would be followed by secondary succession?

Primary succession. Follow the answer to "What is secondary succession?".


When does secondary succession could occur after?

Secondary succession can happy after primary succession . Secondary can be independent but is not usually independent from primary succession.


When no life exists in an area what type of succession begins?

Primary succession occurs in an area with no soil or organic matter, like an area after a volcanic eruption. Secondary succession occurs where there is already soil.


Damaged ecosystem is a type of this succession?

Secondary succession.


Is a volcano a secondary succession or a primary succession?

secondary sucession


What type of succession occurs in an area where an ecosystem has been disturbed?

primary succession


What would form a stable community faster primary or secondary succession?

Primary succession would form a stable community faster because it begins with bare rock or soil and the process takes longer to establish stable conditions. In contrast, secondary succession starts with existing soil and vegetation, which accelerates the recovery process and helps establish stability sooner.


Ecological change in a community following a major disturbance is called .?

secondary succession , i had this question forr homework.


What is the difference between primary an secondary sucession?

Primary succession is when development of an area that has not had a community begins. Secondary succession is when a community starts to rebuild itself after a disturbance(Like a hurricane or tornado). Hope this helps :D