FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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The first species to colonize a barren area is called a ____
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biome
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climax community
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pioneer species
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grassland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Lichens are the first organisms to colonize bare rock. They are, therefore, called the pioneer species in primary succession. 1. Many organisms require soil in order to colonize an area.
Detailed explanation-3: -Usually, Lichen is the pioneer species on a bare rock. It carries out the primary succession. Lichens secrete acids over the rock that has the ability to dissolve it gradually, aiding in weathering and soil formation.
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