FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Pioneer species are species which colonize previously uncolonized land, usually leading to ecological succession. They are the first organisms to start the chain of events leading to a livable biosphere or ecosystem. Why is a lichen most likely to be a pioneer species
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The mutualistic relationship of species forming a lichen allows it to survive independently.
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The lichen is fast growing and provides a nutritious food source for many other species.
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The lichen does not require sunlight to survive.
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The lichen is a decomposer that digests rocks and forms soil.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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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