DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of animals or plants must move into the environment before succession can begin?
A
Decomposers
B
Consumers
C
Equilibrium species
D
Pioneering species
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, fungi, bacteria, fireweed, grasses, alder, and willow are examples of pioneer species.

Detailed explanation-3: -In primary succession, pioneer species like lichen, algae, and fungi as well as abiotic factors like wind and water start to develop soil and initiate other important mechanisms for greater diversity to flourish.

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