1. After an extensive forest fire, an affected region of the forest shows signs of ecological succession. Place the steps of succession in the correct order. a. The community of diverse organisms approaches a relatively steady state, and a climax community is established. b. Larger herbivores and carnivores become more prevalent as taller trees enter the region. These taller trees shade out some of the shorter plants. c. Diversity of plant life begins as short grasses enter the region. Insects and other small animals begin to diversify in the region.

1. After an extensive forest fire, an affected region of the forest shows signs of ecological succession. Place the steps of succession in the correct order. a. The community of diverse organisms approaches a relatively steady state, and a climax community is established. b. Larger herbivores and carnivores become more prevalent as taller trees enter the region. These taller trees shade out some of the shorter plants. c. Diversity of plant life begins as short grasses enter the region. Insects and other small animals begin to diversify in the region.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter48: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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