Question

After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses

sand
sand

rock
rock

a group of lichens
a group of lichens

the plant community

Answer 1

The first thing to form in an ecosystem after an extreme disturbance is typically **a group of lichens**. Lichens are pioneer species that can colonize bare substrates and contribute to soil formation, paving the way for other plants to establish themselves.