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The
Ecosystem
Succession
Energy
Flow
Competition
Niche
Food
Webs
Ecological
Adaptation
Limiting
Factors
Carrying
Capacity
Predator/Prey
Interaction
Common Ecological Misconceptions
SUCCESSION
Misconception |
Reference* |
Succession involves separate stages leading ultimately to a deterministic climax. |
Gibson 1996, Lavoie 1997 |
| Communities change little over time. | D'Avanzo 2003 |
| Without human intervention, old fields either remain largely barren or in a perpetual state of weedy growth. | Brehm et al. 1986 |
| Soil decreases in fertility over time. | Brehm et al. 1986 |
| Soil is fertile only if humans intervene. | Brehm et al. 1986 |
| As succession progresses, community is characterized by bigger plants and bigger animals. | Brehm et al. 1986 |
| The climax community is usually the final stage, long-lasting, and self-perpetuating. | Gibson 1996 |
*Complete references are available on the Resources Page. |
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Introduction | Self
Test | Ecological
Misconceptions | 5 E Method of Instruction |
