ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of a typical pioneer species, that is one that appears in the earliest stages of ecological succession, is-
A
oak trees.
B
spiders.
C
weeds.
D
humans.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first organisms to appear in areas of primary succession are often mosses or lichens. These organisms are known as pioneer species because they are the first species present; pioneer species must be hardy and strong, just like human pioneers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common examples of pioneer species include bacteria, lichen, mosses, and fungi. In the ocean they can be phytoplankton, zooplankton, and algae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Pioneer Species. Lichens, fungi, bacteria, fireweed, grasses, alder, and willow are examples of pioneer species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Species that arrive first in the newly created environment are called pioneer species, and through their interactions they build a simple initial biological community. This community becomes more complex as new species arrive.

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