FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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____ are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.
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foundational organisms
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introductory organisms
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primary organisms
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pioneer species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first species to colonize an area after a major disturbance are called pioneer species; they help to form the new environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -During primary succession, organisms must start from scratch. First, lichens might attach themselves to rocks, and a few small plants able to live without much soil might appear. These are known as “pioneer species.”
Detailed explanation-3: -Pioneer species are hardy species that are the first to colonize barren environments or previously biodiverse steady-state ecosystems that have been disrupted, such as by wildfire.
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