Question

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ecological succession - crossword puzzle
complete the crossword puzzle below.
across

1. organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same.
2. the number and variety of species within a particular area.
3. a type of ecological succession that starts in areas where the soil is already present.
4. a type of ecological succession that starts in lifeless areas, such as bare rock.
5. the name of the final stable stage of succession.
6. the role of a particular species in its ecosystem.

down

1. living and nonliving things that are interacting in an environment.
2. the process of change in an ecosystem that occurs when one community replaces another over time.
3. common name for the nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
4. common name for the living parts of an ecosystem.
5. the name of the first organisms that settle in a new environment.
6. the place within the ecosystem where an organism lives.
7. a collection of different species that live in the same area and interact together.
8. organisms that are formed from the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.

Explanation:

1. Across 6: Population refers to organisms of the same species in the same area at the same time.
2. Biodiversity is the number and variety of species in a particular area.
3. Secondary succession starts where soil is already present.
4. Primary succession starts in lifeless areas like bare rock.
5. Climax community is the final stable stage of succession.
6. Niche is the role of a species in its ecosystem.

Down 1: Ecosystem consists of living and non - living interacting things.
2: Ecological succession is the change in an ecosystem when one community replaces another.
3: Abiotic factors are non - living parts of an ecosystem.
4: Biotic factors are living parts of an ecosystem.
5: Pioneer species are the first to settle in a new environment.
7: Habitat is where an organism lives.
8: Community is a collection of different interacting species.
11: Lichens are formed from the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.

Answer:

Across:

1. Population
2. Biodiversity
3. Secondary succession
4. Primary succession
5. Climax community
6. Niche

Down:

1. Ecosystem
2. Ecological succession
3. Abiotic factors
4. Biotic factors
5. Pioneer species
6. Habitat
7. Community
8. Lichens