Autogenic succession

In ecology, autogenic succession is succession driven by the biotic components of an ecosystem.[1] In contrast, allogenic succession is driven by the abiotic components of the ecosystem.[1]

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How it occurs

The plants themselves (biotic components) cause succession to occur.

These aspects lead to a gradual ecological change in a particular spot of land, known as a progression of inhabiting species. Autogenic succession can be viewed as a secondary succession because of pre-existing plant life. http://www.epa.gov/ecopage/upland/oak/oak94/Proceedings/Platt1.gif

Facilitation

Inhibition

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.