What is a tertiary succession?

Answer 1

of the third order, rank, stage, formation, etc.; third. 2. Chemistry. a. noting or containing a carbon atom united to three other carbon atoms. b. formed by replacement of three atoms or groups. 3. (initial capital letter) Geology. noting or pertaining to the period forming the earlier part of the Cenozoic Era, occurring from 65 million to 2 million years ago, characterized by the development and proliferation of mammals. 4. Ornithology. tertial. 5. Ecclesiastical. noting or pertaining to a branch, or third order, of certain religious orders that consists of lay members living in community (regular tertiaries) or living in the world (secular tertiaries).

Answer 2

Tertiary succession refers to the ecological changes that occur in an area following a major disturbance, such as a wildfire or volcanic eruption, where the entire ecosystem is destroyed. It involves the re-establishment of vegetation and the slow development of a new community of plant and animal species. Tertiary succession occurs over a long period of time and leads to the formation of a stable and mature ecosystem.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as tertiary Biology, just primary and secondary biology