Question

Which one of the following statements is correct for secondary succession?

 (a) lt occurs on a deforested site 

 (b) lt follows primary succession 

 (c) lt is similar to primary succession except that it has a relatively fast pace 

 (d) lt begins on a bare rock

Answer 1

Correct option (a) lt occurs on a deforested site 

 Explanation:

Secondary succession of subsere. is ecological succession that takes place in a recently denuded area which still contains a lot of organic debris, remains and propagules of . previous living organisms. It is more common and caused by baring of an area due to the forest fires, deforestation, excessive overgrazing, landslides, earthquakes, repeated floods, etc.