Autotrophic succession

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001011",
  "term": "Autotrophic succession",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ecological process of community change over time, where the dominant organisms are autotrophs, meaning they produce their own food. This type of succession begins with pioneer species that colonize a barren area, gradually modifying the environment to allow for the establishment of more complex autotrophic communities. It leads to an increase in biomass and biodiversity over many years.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "succession"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 842 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autotrophic-succession/"
}