Which of the following characteristic of an early community? (1) Narrow niche specialization. (2) High species diversity. (3) community production. (4) open mineral cycling. Introduction Understanding the characteristics of […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Process Explains the Changes in Milk Left Open? – Ecological Succession in Microbial Communities
If the milk is left open, lactose is fermented first to produce acid. This is followed by protelytic bacteria which increases the PH. Ultimately milk fats are degraded to produce […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
How Do Nitrogen-Fixing Communities Drive Succession in Abandoned Areas? – The Role of Facilitation in Ecosystem Development
In an abandoned area, first nitrogen fixing communities arrives and carry out nitrogen fixation, later on this community is replaced by non-nitrogen fixing species. In the mechanism of succession this […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Is NOT a Characteristic of a Climax Community? – Exploring Key Features of Mature Ecosystems
Which of the following is not a characteristic of climax community? (1) Wide niche (2) Complex food web (3) Low resilience (4) Inter-biotic nutrients dependence Introduction Climax communities are […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Is Not True During Ecological Succession from Pioneer to Climax? – Key Insights into Succession Stages
Which is NOT true during succession from pioneering stage to climax stage? (1) Increase in total biomass (2) Simple Food chain to complex food web (3) Increase in niche width […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Is the Process Where Late Successional Species Arrive Due to Earlier Species? – Understanding Facilitation in Ecological Succession
During the process of succession arrival of late successional stage depends on environment modified by earlier successional stage. The process is referred as (1) Co-evolution (2) Facilitation (3) Tolerance […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Is a Characteristic Feature of Climax Communities? – Exploring Key Traits of Mature Ecosystems
Which of the following is characteristic feature of climax community? (1) Simple food chain (2) High resilience (3) High productivity (4) Narrow niche width Introduction Climax communities represent the final, […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
Which Statement About Climax Communities Is Incorrect? – Unraveling the Truth in Ecological Succession
For climax which statement is INCORRECT? (1) Number of perennial species increases (2) Dependency on detritious food chain increases (3) Vertical stratification of community increases (4) Exploitation competition is more […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecological Succession
What Organism First Colonizes Bare Rock During Ecological Succession?
During succession the bare rock is first colonized by (1) Algae (2) Bacteria (3)Fungi (4) Lichens Introduction to Ecological Succession on Bare Rock Ecological succession is the process by […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Ecology
Sex-Specific Floral Phenology in Plants: What Does and Does NOT Explain the Production of More Male Flowers
It has been observed that within a flowering season, a plant may produce more male flowers which may be correlated with the longevity of the flowers and the seasonal distribution […]
