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Ecological Succession
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A series of predictable changes that occur in a community over time.
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Primary Succession
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A series of predictable changes that occur on land where no soil exists.
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Secondary Succession
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A series of predictable changes that occur when a disturbance destroys a community without destroying the soil.
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Pioneer species
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The first species to populate an area during primary succession.
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Ecosystem diversity
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Measures the variety of habitats, living communities, and ecological processes in the living world.
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Species diversity
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Measures the number of different species in the biosphere.
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Genetic diversity
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Measures the different number of genetic information carried by all organisms currently living on Earth.
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Habitat Fragmentation
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Splitting of ecosystems into small fragments that are unable to support large populations and communities of organisms.
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Deforestation
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The destruction of forests for human use.
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Pollution
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The addition of harmful material into the biosphere through land, air, or water. Pollutants can destroy ecosystems and communities.
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Agriculture
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The use of farming.
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Invasive species
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Organisms that have been introduced to ecosystems where they are not native.
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