The type of succession that occurs in an area where no community previously existed is _____ succession.

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Primary succession occurs in an area where there was no community previously existing. This typically happens in areas where there has been a disturbance severe enough to eliminate all previous life, such as on newly formed volcanic islands or following glacial retreat. Keystone, tertiary, secondary, and climax succession all involve previously existing communities.

The Type of Succession That Occurs in an Area Where