DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lichens and mosses that first live in uninhabited areas are examples of
A
non-native species
B
pioneer species
C
primary species
D
secondary species
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of pioneer species are lichens, algae, and fungi. These species are more tolerant and eventually contribute to the formation of the soil by breaking down rocks into smaller particles. They also provide organic matter to the area.

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: -Because lichens are the first organisms to live on the rock, they are called pioneer species. years, the soil may be deep enough to support à forest.

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