Question 1 Make sure you scroll down to answer both questions on this page. What kind of organisms are most likely to colonize an area following the melting of a glacier? (1 point)

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Question 1 Make sure you scroll down to answer both questions on this page. What kind of organisms are most likely to colonize an area following the melting of a glacier? (1 point) 
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pine trees pine tree
 grasses 
 shrubs 
lichen

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Following the melting of a glacier, the organisms most likely to colonize the area first are **lichen**. Lichens are able to thrive in harsh environments, help to break down rock, and contribute to soil formation, making them key pioneer species in primary succession.