Succession
- Pronunciation
- /suh-SES-shun/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Succession
- Plural
- Successions
Definition
The gradual replacement of one community by another over time, often following a disturbance.
Etymology
Example
The succession of plant communities in a burned forest.
Synonyms
- Ecological succession
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Succession can be either primary or secondary, depending on the nature of the disturbance.