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Ecology, Concepts and Applications, 2/e
Manuel C. Molles, University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
Succession and Stability

Chapter Objectives


Community changes during succession include increases in species diversity and changes in species composition.

Ecosystem changes during succession include increases in biomass, primary production, respiration, and nutrient retention.

Mechanisms that drive ecological succession include facilitation, tolerance, and inhibition.

Community stability may be due to lack of disturbance or community resistance or resilience in the face of disturbance.








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