Which term describes the process of one plant community gradually replacing another on a piece of land?

What is the initial stage of ecological succession, where bare rock or soil is colonized by pioneer species?

What type of succession occurs on a site where an existing community has been disrupted or destroyed, but the soil is still intact?

What term describes the stable, mature community that undergoes little or no change in species composition?

What is the term for the first species to colonize a barren or disturbed area during primary succession?

What term describes the gradual change in the species composition of a community over time?

What term describes the process where a climax community is disrupted and the ecosystem starts over from a barren state?

What is the term for the intermediate stage of ecological succession where the plant community is more diverse and complex?