FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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The lichens and mosses can be classified as
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pioneer species
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abiotic factors
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climax community
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a population
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first organisms appearing in the regions of primary succession are pioneer species (usually lichens or mosses). They are the first species present. They must be strong and hardy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lichens are considered as pioneer species in primary succession on rocks because they can easily grow on rocks where other plants cannot grow. They produce oxalic acid which induced the weathering of rocks and thus soil is formed.
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