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The gradual and predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called ecological succession. What do you understand with the pioneer and climax community in this context?

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• Pioneer Community (Species) Community that invades a bare area.
• Climax community - Last sustainable community that is in near equilibrium with the environment.
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