Why does secondary succession usually occur more rapidly than primary succession.

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Wiggles

Chemistry

8 January, 16:46

Why does secondary succession usually occur more rapidly than primary succession.

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Isabel Schmitt · Answer 1

Secondary succession occurs more rapidly than primary because soil is already available so there is no need for any other species. Also, there might still be surviving species in the soil present like seeds, roots and other plant organs.