'Plant Succession' - Rehan Malik 12E

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Across
  1. 3. The first plant species to colonize an area that is well adapted to living in a harsh environment.
  2. 4. It has a pH of 7 and an %OM of 0.
  3. 6. The community which develops here compromises moisture-loving plants commonly found in many fresh water wetland areas.
  4. 7. Acidic soil and nutrient rich.
  5. 8. A more closed vegetation community in which marram grass is no longer able to compete.
  6. 9. The first plants to grow in an area.
Down
  1. 1. This is the ultimate stage of dune succession. It is the final collection of different plant species.
  2. 2. Has poor water retention and high water mark.
  3. 5. The 'soil' is slightly less alkaline and more water retentive.