Allogenic succession

In ecology, allogenic succession is succession driven by the abiotic components of an ecosystem.[1] In contrast, autogenic succession is driven by the biotic components of the ecosystem.[1] An allogenic succession can be brought about in a number of ways which can include:

References

  1. ^ a b Martin, Elizabeth; Hine, Robert (2008). "Succession". A Dictionary of Biology (6th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199204625. http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t6.e4274. Retrieved 12 January 2011. 
  2. ^ http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9i.html