secondary succession

American  

[sek-uhnd-er-ee-suhk-sesh-uhn] / ˈsɛk əndˌɛr i səkˈsɛʃ ən /

noun

1. Ecology. the ecological succession that develops in a severely disturbed environment where the soil has remained, such as a once-forested area destroyed by fire. Compare primary succession.

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secondary succession Scientific  

1. See under succession

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Example Sentences

In primary succession, newly exposed or newly formed land is colonized by living things; in secondary succession, part of an ecosystem is disturbed and remnants of the previous community remain.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

When natural disturbances happen in healthy ecosystems, the events and processes that occur during secondary succession often, but not always, reproduce the original climax community.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

When large areas are used for grazing, or to grow monocultures for long periods, fertilizers and pesticides can change soil structure and microbiomes in ways that degrade soil and prevent secondary succession.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

The three illustrations show secondary succession of an oak and hickory forest.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

In primary succession, newly exposed or newly formed rock is colonized by living organisms; in secondary succession, a part of an ecosystem is disturbed and remnants of the previous community remain.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013