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page 12 of 12 Extreme Disturbances in Ecosystems Quick Check 2 of 52 of 5 Items Question After an extreme disturbance, what is the first thing to form in an ecosystem?(1 point) Responses the plant community the plant community sand sand rock rock a group of lichens a group of lichens Skip to navigation

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After an extreme disturbance, the first thing to form in an ecosystem is typically **a group of lichens**. Lichens are often among the first organisms to colonize bare substrates, helping to initiate the process of ecological succession by breaking down rock and contributing to soil formation.