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What kind of organisms are most likely to colonize an area following the melting of a glacier?


(1 point)

O grasses


O pine trees

O lichen

Oshrubs

Answer 1

Following the melting of a glacier, the organisms that are most likely to colonize the area first are **lichen**. Lichens can tolerate harsh conditions and can grow on bare rock, helping to initiate the process of soil formation.