Primary Succession

Definition Primary succession is the orderly and predictable series of events through which a stable ecosystem forms in a previously uninhabited region. Primary succession occurs in regions characterized by the absence of soil and living organisms. Primary Succession Overview Primary succession begins with the appearance of pioneer species – lichen, mosses, and fungi – all …

Synapomorphy

Synapomorphy Definition A synapomorphy is a shared, derived character, common between an ancestor and its descendants. A character, or trait, is anything observable about the organism. It may be the size of the organism, the type of skin covering the organism has, or even things like eye color. A character may also be considered a …