Ecological succession is the process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time. Primary
succession occurs in essentially lifeless areas such as a result of lava flows, newly formed sand dunes, or rocks left
from a retreating glacier. Secondary succession occurs where a community once existed such as a field that is no
longer planted, a forest destroyed by a wildfire, or a coastal ecosystem flooded by hurricane waters. How do the
processes that occur during ecological succession change populations? Choose ALL that apply.
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A)
Population size increases.
B)
Population size decreases.
Species diversity decreases.
D)
Species diversity increases.
E)
More species survive and become established.