Shade-tolerant plant species are generally found early in succession and are replaced by hardier, shade-intolerant species.

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Shade-tolerant species are typically found later in succession, as they can survive under the canopy created by earlier, fast-growing, shade-intolerant species. Shade-intolerant species are usually those that appear early in succession when sunlight is abundant.

Shade-Tolerant Plant Species Are Generally Found Early in Succession and Are