Autogenic succession
- Pronunciation
- /aw-toe-JEN-ik su-s-SES-sion/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Autogenic succession
- Plural
- Autogenic successions
Definition
A process of ecological succession where changes in an ecosystem are driven primarily by the community itself, rather than by external factors.
Etymology
From Greek 'auto-', meaning 'self', and 'genesis', meaning 'origin'.
Example
Autogenic succession occurs when a community of organisms changes over time, driven by their own interactions and impacts on the environment.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Autogenic succession contrasts with allogenic succession, where external factors drive changes in an ecosystem.