chapter 3, Section 1: Community Ecology – Flashcards
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A group of interacting populations in an area.
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Community
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Any Abiotic or Biotic factor that negatively affects an organism.
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Limiting Factor
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The ability for an organism to survive through limiting factors.
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Tolerance
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When one community replaces another after limiting factors.
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Ecological Succession
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A community established on rock without topsoil.
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Primary Succession
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A stable mature community that results from little change in a species.
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Climax Community
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The species from a mature community returning after a disaster.
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Secondary Succession