ECOLOGY
ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION
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plants with roots that act as wedges to slowly break apart rocks
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plants with long, thick roots that tap into deep water supplies
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trees with exposed surface roots that trap soil and vegetation
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plants with a broad mat of surface roots that quickly soaks up water
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Detailed explanation-1: -Since some uninhabited land may have thin, poor quality soils with few nutrients, pioneer species are often hardy plants with adaptations such as long roots, root nodes containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and leaves that employ transpiration.
Detailed explanation-2: -A pioneer is someone who sees potential, an innovator who is willing to try new things. A pioneer pushes boundaries to advance a cause or idea or break a record. These men and women have experienced success in their field, sometimes by overcoming great challenges.
Detailed explanation-3: -Common examples of pioneer species include bacteria, lichen, mosses, and fungi.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pioneer species are hardy species which are the first to colonize previously biodiverse steady-state ecosystems. Some lichens grow on rocks without soil, so may be among the first form of life. The example includes bacteria, fungi, and lichens.