Question
When new bare land has been created, or the ecosystem has been severely damaged by a fire, what is likely to occur?
Responses
Only non-native species replace the native species.
Only non-native species replace the native species.
The climax community begins the process of succession.
The climax community begins the process of succession.
A completely new ecosystem evolves at the location.
A completely new ecosystem evolves at the location.
Pioneer species begin the process of succession.
Responses
Only non-native species replace the native species.
Only non-native species replace the native species.
The climax community begins the process of succession.
The climax community begins the process of succession.
A completely new ecosystem evolves at the location.
A completely new ecosystem evolves at the location.
Pioneer species begin the process of succession.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When new bare land has been created or the ecosystem has been severely damaged by a fire, the most likely occurrence is:
**Pioneer species begin the process of succession.**
Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize barren or disturbed environments, and they play a crucial role in the process of ecological succession, gradually allowing for more complex communities to develop over time.
**Pioneer species begin the process of succession.**
Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize barren or disturbed environments, and they play a crucial role in the process of ecological succession, gradually allowing for more complex communities to develop over time.