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Ecosystems and Energy Flow — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEcosystems and Energy Flow2 Marks
Question
Explain the following terms with reference to ecological succession : Xerosere.
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Answer

Xerosere or xerarch succession is a type of ecological succession which is determined by the amount of water available during succession. Xerosere occurs when there is very little water available in the area where organisms reside. Such succession is observed in desert regions.

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