Allogenic succession
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In ecology, allogenic succession is succession driven by the abiotic components of an ecosystem.[1] In contrast, autogenic succession is driven by the biotic components of the ecosystem.[1] An allogenic succession can be brought about in a number of ways which can include:
- Volcanic eruptions
- Grazing animals
- Human interference
- Flooding
- Non-anthropogenic climate change[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Martin, Elizabeth; Hine, Robert (2008). "Succession". A Dictionary of Biology (6th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199204625. http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t6.e4274. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9i.html
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