Differentiate between primary and secondary succession. Provide one example of each.
Primary succession :
1) The invading species are either lichens (on rocks) or phyto planktons (in water).
2) Rate of succession is slow
3) Climax is slow to reach
Example: Newly cooled lava / bare rocks / newly created ponds or reservoir
Secondary succession:
1) The invading species depend on the condition of soil,availablility of water and type of seed.
2) Rate of succession is faster
3) Climax is reached faster.
Example: Abandoned farm lands / burnt or cut forests / lands that have been flooded
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.