FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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What is the first species in primary succession?
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lichen
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grass
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flowering plant
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low shrubs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Often, the first entities to appear in the regions of the primary succession are lichens or mosses and are referred to as pioneer species as they are the first species found.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Lichens are the first organisms to colonize bare rock. They are, therefore, called the pioneer species in primary succession.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary Succession Soil starts to form as lichens and the forces of weathering and erosion help break down rocks into smaller pieces and move them to new areas.
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