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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following:
Pioneer and Climax community
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| Basis of Difference | Pioneer community | Climax community |
|---|---|---|
| Position in succession | It is the first community that colonises a bare area. | It is the final and last community of succession. |
| Growth and lifespan | Species have a high rate of growth and a short life span. | Species are generally slow-growing and long-lived. |
| Stability | It is unstable and is replaced by later seral communities. | It is stable and remains in equilibrium with the environment. |
| Species composition | It has fewer species and generalised ecological niches. | It has a large number of species with specialised niches. |
| Biomass and dominance | It has low biomass and is dominated by small-sized species. | It has high biomass and is dominated by large trees. |
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