primary succession

American  

[prahy-mer-ee-suhk-sesh-uhn] / ˈpraɪ mɛr i səkˈsɛʃ ən /

noun

1. Ecology. the ecological succession that begins in a barren environment where no soil is present, such as an area of solidified lava. Compare secondary succession.

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primary 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

In primary succession, newly exposed or newly formed rock is colonized by living organisms.

From Textbooks • Sep. 6, 2018

For example, they learned that at both Mount Saint Helens and Krakatau, primary succession proceeded through stages.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

This process happens faster than primary succession because parts of the original community still exist.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

“It is truly primary succession - ground zero for a new ecosystem.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2015