Differntiate between primary and secondary succession. Provide one example of each.
Primary Succession | Secondary Succession |
It begins with areas where no living organisms ever existed. | It begins in areas where natural biotic communities have been destroyed. |
Establishment of a biotic community is very slow. | Establishment of biotic community is faster. |
Ex. - Newly cooled lava/ bare rocks/ newly created ponds or reservior. | Ex. - Abandoned farm lands/ burnt or cut forests |