Ecological succession is the process by which the mix of species and habitat in an area changes over time. Gradually, these communities replace one another until a “climax community”—like a mature ...

This type of succession is often called primary succession, as the soil, as well as all characteristic organisms, needs to re-establish. Large, low intensity disturbances, such as plowing in ...

While complicated, their history is interesting. Here’s a look at their family tree and who falls where in the line of succession. It makes the most sense to break down the family tree starting ...