Which of the following statements about succession is not correct? Succession is the replacement of one species by another in an ecosystem. Succession is influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors. Primary succession begins on bare rocks where there is no soil present. Secondary succession is relatively slower than primary succession.

Which of the following statements about succession is not correct? Succession is the replacement of one species by another in an ecosystem. Succession is influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors. Primary succession begins on bare rocks where there is no soil present. Secondary succession is relatively slower than primary succession.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Communities And Ecosystems

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