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WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 46

Question 46

Population Ecology

Succession is best described as

  1. A.a process whereby different organisms systematically colonize a barren habitat until a stable community is formed
  2. B.a process whereby plants occupy a barren habitat until a suitable habitat is formed
  3. C.a process whereby animals occupy a barren habitat until a suitable habitat is formed
  4. D.the subsequent taking over of the land through emigration or dispersal of seeds
  5. E.the replacement of weaker plants and animals by the stronger ones
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a process whereby different organisms systematically colonize a barren habitat until a stable community is formed)

Explanation

Succession is the orderly series of communities (plants and animals) that colonise an area until a stable climax forms.