During initial transcription, the polymerase remains stationary on the promoter, unwinds downstream DNA, and pulls that DNA into itself

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Character                     early-stage     late stage 

Root to shoot ratio                    high               low

Number of seed                          many             few

Seed size                                      small             large

Biotic potential                           high              low

Productivity per biomass           high              low

NPP                                              high              low

P/R ratio                                       >1                =1

Nutrient cycling                          open             closed

Importance of detrivores           less                more

Stratification                               No                Yes 

Regeneration ability                   more             less

Resistance ability                        less               more

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Restoration ecology is the full or partial repair or replacement of biological habitats and/or their populations that have been degraded or destroyed.

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Complete restoration - Conservationists attempt to return a habitat to its condition prior to the disturbance. 

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Rehabilitation - Approach aims to return the habitat to something similar to, but a little less than, full restoration

 

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Ecosystem replacement - replaces the original community with a different one

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Many restored habitats have greater biodiversity and ecosystem services than degraded habitats