Science Common Sense

1359 - What is ecological succession that changes the structure of an ecosystem over time due to interactions between organisms and their environment?

Ecological succession is like a big change that happens in a place over time. Imagine a huge forest fire that burned down all the trees in an area.

Now, this is how it works:

1. First, tiny plants like moss and weeds start growing (shortly after the fire).
2. These plants make the soil better for bigger plants to grow.
3. Bigger plants like flowers, grass, and bushes start growing (years after the fire).
4. Even bigger plants like trees start growing, providing homes for more animals.
5. After a really long time (like decades or centuries), the area becomes a forest again.

This process is called ecological succession. It's like a step-by-step change in the way a place looks and the kinds of plants and animals that live there, all due to the way organisms (plants and animals) and their environment interact.