Why is ecological succession important?

1 Answer

A mature community has greater diversity, larger organic structure, and balanced energy flows.

Explanation:

  1. The ecological succession includes the stages pioneer plants (lichens and mosses), grasses, shrubs, herbs and trees.
  2. The animals begin to eat foods.
  3. The fully functioning ecosystem reached to the climax community.
  4. A mature community has greater diversity, larger organic structure, and balanced energy flows.
  5. The principles lies in ecological succession are of the greatest importance to mankind.