Chapter 3, Problem 13A

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The difference between successional stage and the climax community.

Introduction:

Ecological succession is the establishment of a biological community where no vegetation is present. It of two types, primary and secondary. Primary succession is the flourishing of vegetation where no vegetation was found in past. Secondary is the development of the community where vegetation was present in past but got destroyed due to any reason.

Explanation of Solution

The climax community is the terminal stage of the succession; in this stage the species richness is maximum. The community is at its maximum state and the resources are being extensively use. The successional stage does not have species richness t its maximum and resources are available in abundance,