NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of typical pioneer species, that is one that appears in the earliest stages of ecological succession is:
A
Oak Trees
B
Spiders
C
Weeds
D
Small Conifer Trees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first organisms to appear in areas of primary succession are often mosses or lichens. These organisms are known as pioneer species because they are the first species present; pioneer species must be hardy and strong, just like human pioneers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common examples of pioneer species include bacteria, lichen, mosses, and fungi. In the ocean they can be phytoplankton, zooplankton, and algae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Pioneer Species. Lichens, fungi, bacteria, fireweed, grasses, alder, and willow are examples of pioneer species.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. The development of a new community is succession.

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