Question

A researcher is studying a cornfield that has been recently abandoned by a farmer. By the end of one year, wild grasses begin to grow in the field. Explain whether this is an example of primary succession or secondary succession. Describe how the researcher can identify when a climax community is reached in the area that was a cornfield.

Answer 1

I believe it is secondary succession

Answer 2

It is an example of secondary succession.

• The community is considered a climax community once it has reached equilibrium, and the environmental conditions and species composition do not change very much.

What is succession?

• Ecological succession is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time.
• Gradually, these communities replace one another until a climax community is reached.
• Example -A dirt field is plowed and left over the summer.

                       -Over the summer, weeds start to grow on the field.

                       - After the weeds grow, small shrubs begin to take root.    

                       - After a few years, trees begin to grow in the field.

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