FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Why do grasses appear before shrubs in ecological succession?
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loosen the dirt for new trees to take roots?
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provide food for animals returning to the area
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require plenty of sunlight to make their own food
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can grow even in areas with shallow soil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the process of ecological succession, grasses appear before shrubs because grasses-loosen the dirt for new trees to take root.
Detailed explanation-2: -Primary succession begins with the appearance of pioneer species – lichen, mosses, and fungi – all organisms that can grow on rocks and exposed land.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some common examples of pioneer species During primary succession on land, fungi and lichen are the most common pioneer species. They break down minerals in the rock to form soil, which allow subsequent communities to colonize the area.
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