Question

If the succession starts on the area previously colonised but has been cleared off, it is called ______ succession.

Answer 1

If the succession starts on the area previously colonised but has been cleared off, it is called secondary succession.

Explanation:

This type of succession occurs when the principal species of the community have been destroyed by events such as fire, tornado, flood, or human activities. The process is faster than primary succession because the soil and some organisms remain, allowing herbs, shrubs, and trees to re-establish within a relatively short time.