Question

If the succession starts in a predominantly organic environment and is characterised by early dominance of heterotrophs, it is known as ______ succession.

Answer 1

If the succession starts in a predominantly organic environment and is characterised by early dominance of heterotrophs, it is known as heterotrophic succession.

Explanation:

This type of succession begins where organic material is abundant, and heterotrophic organisms (which depend on organic matter for nourishment) initially dominate, unlike autotrophic succession, which starts in inorganic environments with autotrophs like green plants dominant early on.