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Explanation: Secondary succession usually occurs faster than primary succession because the substrate is already present. In primary succession, there is no soil and it needs to form. This process takes time, as pioneer species must colonize the area, they must die, and as this happens over and over again, soil forms.Click to see full answer. Considering this, why does it take longer for primary succession to occur?Primary succession takes longer than secondary succession because soil needs to be created. Soil is already present in secondary succession. 5 steps from primary succession to a climax community (after lava cools and forms rock). lichens and erosion help break down the rock to form new soil.Subsequently, question is, how long does primary succession take? It can take up to 1800 years for an ecosystem to form through primary succession. Furthermore, does the process of primary succession take longer? Explain. Arctic areas because rocks are covered with snow part of the year, the growing season is shorter and cold temperatures slow down growth and decomposition. Soil takes much longer to form.How does primary succession start?In primary succession pioneer species like lichen, algae and fungi as well as other abiotic factors like wind and water start to “normalize” the habitat. Primary succession begins on rock formations, such as volcanoes or mountains, or in a place with no organisms or soil.

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