Succession

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011538",
  "term": "Succession",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The progressive and somewhat predictable process of change in the species composition of an ecological community over time following a disturbance or the creation of new habitat. This dynamic process involves colonization by pioneer species, followed by their replacement by other species, leading towards a more stable climax community. It can be primary, occurring on newly formed land, or secondary, occurring after a disturbance in an existing community.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allogenic succession",
    "autogenic succession",
    "autotrophic succession",
    "climax community",
    "community",
    "heterotrophic succession",
    "population",
    "primary succession",
    "secondary succession"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 952 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/succession/"
}