Explain the process of succession.

Explanation

Following are the changes that occur during Biotic succession
(i) Small short-lived plants to large long-lived plants,
(ii) Unstable biotic community to stable biotic community.
(iii) Little diversity to high degree of diversity,
(iv) Greater niche specialization.
(v) Increase in biomass.
(vi) increase in soil differentiation.
(vii) Increase in humus content of soil.
(viii) Succession proceeds from aquatic or dry conditions to mesic conditions