Ecological Succession Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ecology & Evolution has 10 clues. Answers range from 7 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
gradual process of change & replacement of some or all species in a community.
Final and stable community
occurs on a surface with no ecosystem that has existed before.
the first organisms to colonize any newly available area and begins ecological succession
occurs on a surface where an ecosystem existed before
secondary succession occurs in ecosystems that have been disturbed or ___________ by animals, humans or by natural processes.
ecosystems are always
occurs on farmland that is abandoned
what species can live without soil other than lichens
what species were important to early pioneers in primary succession
