Question

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

rock
rock

a group of lichens
a group of lichens

the plant community
the plant community

sand

Answer 1

After an extreme disturbance, the first thing to form in an ecosystem is typically **a group of lichens**. Lichens are among the first organisms to colonize barren environments, contributing to soil formation and paving the way for subsequent plant communities.