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Ecological Succession
INTRODUCTION
Ecological succession occurs when natural communities succeed over time; the habitats and species change over time. There is primary and secondary succession along with a climax community, which is the endpoint of succession.
“Ecological succession is a fundamental concept in ecology.” — University of Chicago News
ACTIVITY 1
Ecological Succession Word Search (By Word Mint)
Materials: printed worksheets, pencil // Duration: 10-15 minutes
Hand out word search to students
Have students fill out the worksheet individually or in groups
