FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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How do pioneer species make ecological succession possible on an island following a volcanic eruption?
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They use chemicals to produce food.
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They establish homes in which animals can live.
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They break down rock into soil in which plants can grow.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1: Pioneer species are the first to colonize: During primary succession in lava on Maui, Hawaii, succulent plants are the pioneer species. After weathering breaks down the lava into soil, the plants are able to take root. These plants will help to further change the soil by adding nutrients to it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because pioneer species are the first to return after a disturbance, they are the first stage of succession, and their presence increases the diversity in a region. They are usually a hardy plant, algae or moss that can withstand a hostile environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is: Primary succession.
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