The dominant members of a community often change the community in predictable ways in a process called

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The term "succession" refers to the predictable and orderly changes in community structure and composition that occur over time, often as a result of the influence of dominant species on the environment. As one set of species becomes dominant, they may change the physical and biological conditions of the environment, making it more or less suitable for other species. This sets the stage for the next round of competition and succession as other species move in and become dominant.

The Dominant Members of a Community Often Change the Community