Question

A forest was completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption. All living organisms were killed. Then, due to the arrival of propagules carried by birds from nearby areas, certain plant species started growing in the forest. These species have started colonizing the forest because they could survive the harsh conditions of the forest. They also facilitated the growth of other species. What stage of succession is taking place in the forest?

Answer 1

The stage of succession taking place in the forest is secondary succession, where certain plant species colonize the forest after it was completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

Step-by-step explanation:

The stage of succession that is taking place in the forest is secondary succession.

This occurs in a formerly inhabited area that was disturbed, such as by a fire or flood. In this case, the forest was completely destroyed by a volcanic eruption, which is a type of disturbance. After the disturbance, certain plant species called pioneer species started growing in the forest. These species are able to survive the harsh conditions and also facilitate the growth of other species, leading to the gradual recolonization of the forest.

Secondary succession is faster compared to primary succession because the soil is already in place. It involves the sequential appearance and disappearance of species in a community over time, ultimately leading to the establishment of a stable climax community.

Answer 2

The stage of succession that is taking place in the forest is ecesis

Step-by-step explanation:

Ecesis is a process in which plants or animals adjust themselves not only to survive to the new environment but to grow in this new habitat and to enable the future life and adjustment of new species, this also includes more specifically for plants the ones that were transported by different natural ways to that area.