What is the difference between Hydrarch succession and Xerarch succession ?
Hydrarch succession | Xerarch succession |
1.This succession begins in the water first and then results into a forest. | 1.This succession begins in a dry area and then results into a forest. |
2.This progresses from hydric to mesic condition. | 2.This progresses from xeric to mesic condition.. |
3.It begins from the phytoplankton stage. | 3.It begins from bare rocks. |
4.Usually they start growing on shallow ponds, lakes and other water bodies. | 4.It usually start growing on rock deserts and sand dunes. |
Examples : Caltha, Gallium, Mentha, etc. | Examples : Lithosere, Psammosere |