DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a common characteristic among pioneer species?
A
roots that break apart rocks
B
long thick roots
C
exposed surface roots
D
soak up water quickly
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An example of a pioneer species is lichen which survives on bare rock and breaks it down to produce soil on its surface over time. Lichen are able to do this because they have the ability to break down minerals from which the rock is made of.

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