OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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____ is the first species to inhabit barren area.
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climax species
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endangered species
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threatened species
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pioneer species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pioneer species are hardy species that are the first to colonize barren environments or previously biodiverse steady-state ecosystems that have been disrupted, such as by wildfire.
Detailed explanation-2: -Usually, Lichen is the pioneer species on a bare rock. It carries out the primary succession. Lichens secrete acids over the rock that has the ability to dissolve it gradually, aiding in weathering and soil formation.
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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