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Differentiate between the following: Seral and Climax stage

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Differentiate between the following:

Seral and Climax stage

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Basis of Difference Seral stage Climax stage
Definition Seral stages are the intermediate stages of succession from pioneer to climax community. The climax stage is the final stable stage of succession.
Duration and stability Each seral stage is temporary and is replaced by the next stage. It persists as long as environmental conditions remain unchanged.
Community organisation Community organisation is simple with few individuals and few niches. Community organisation is complex with many specialised niches.
Food chains and food webs Food chains and food webs are simple. Food chains and food webs are complex.
Efficiency of energy use Efficiency of energy use is low. Efficiency of energy use is high.
Nutrient conservation Nutrient conservation is low. Nutrient conservation is high.
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Chapter 18: Ecosystem - EXERCISES [Page 1025]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 18 Ecosystem
EXERCISES | Q IV. 10. | Page 1025
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