Species that are the first colonists in a habitat undergoing primary succession a. are usually the fiercest competitors. b. help maintain their habitat constant so their persistence is ensured. c. may change their habitat in a way that favors the invasion of other species. d. must first be successful secondary succession specialists.

Species that are the first colonists in a habitat undergoing primary succession a. are usually the fiercest competitors. b. help maintain their habitat constant so their persistence is ensured. c. may change their habitat in a way that favors the invasion of other species. d. must first be successful secondary succession specialists.

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Chapter41: Community Ecology

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Problem 9SA: Growth of a forest in an abandoned corn field is an example of _______. a. primary succession c....

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