Dispersal fundamentally influences spatial population dynamics but little is known about dispersal variation in landscapes where spatial heterogeneity is generated predominantly by disturbance and succession. We tested the hypothesis that habitat succession following fire inhibits dispersal, leading to declines over time in genetic diversity in the early successional gecko Nephrurus stellatus.
There are five main elements to ecological succession: primary succession, secondary succession, pioneer and niche species, climax communities and sub-climax communities.
Primary Succession. ...
Secondary Succession. ...
Pioneer and Niche Species. ...
Climax Communities. ...
Sub-climax Communities. while Genetic diversity is the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic characteristics to vary. Genetic diversity serves as a way for populations to adapt to changing environments.
