Question

what is the difference between primary succession and secondary succession? primary succession occurs in an area with no life and no soil but secondary succession happens in an area where an existing community was disrupted. primary succession involves only plants but secondary succession involves animals too. primary succession occurs after secondary succession. primary succession occurs in an area that is disrupted by a fire or other natural disaster but secondary succession does not.

Explanation:

Primary succession starts in a lifeless, soil - less area like a new volcanic island. Secondary succession occurs in an area where a pre - existing community has been disturbed, such as a forest after a fire, where soil and some life remnants may remain.

Answer:

Primary succession occurs in an area with no life and no soil but secondary succession happens in an area where an existing community was disrupted.