A newly formed volcanic island has appeared in the Pacific Ocean. Analyze each of the sequences in the primary succession of species colonizing a newly formed island and select the answer choice that reflects the correct sequence.

Question

Responses
A bare rock, small annual plants, lichens, shade-intolerant trees, shade tolerant treesbare rock, small annual plants, lichens, shade-intolerant trees, shade tolerant trees
B bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, shade tolerant trees
bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, shade tolerant trees
C bare rock, lichens, perennial herbs and grasses, small annual plants, shade intolerant treesbare rock, lichens, perennial herbs and grasses, small annual plants, shade intolerant trees
D bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, shade intolerant trees

Answer 1

The correct sequence in the primary succession of species colonizing a newly formed island is:

B. bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, perennial herbs and grasses, shade tolerant trees