The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between succession on land and succession in water.
Succession on Land:
1. It begins with lichens or blue green algae.
2. Initial succession is a slow process.
3. The whole of the area is involved in formation of climax community.
4. Succession converts xeric environment to mesic environment.
5. It reduces bare land area and converts it into fertile forest area.
Succession in Water:
1. It begins with phytoplankton’s.
2. Initial succession is quite fast.
3. Climax community develops on the edge only.
4. It converts aquatic environment into mesic environment.
5. It fills up water body and changes it into forest land.