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How do pioneer species contribute to primary succession?
A.
By creating soil from rock
B.
By preying on other species
C.
By introducing diseases
D.
By shading out other species
A.
By creating soil from rock
B.
By preying on other species
C.
By introducing diseases
D.
By shading out other species
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A. By creating soil from rock
Pioneer species, such as lichens and mosses, are the first organisms to colonize bare rock or disturbed environments. They contribute to primary succession by breaking down the rock, aiding in the formation of soil over time through processes like chemical weathering and the accumulation of organic matter as they die and decompose. This newly formed soil then supports other plant species, allowing for further stages of succession.
Pioneer species, such as lichens and mosses, are the first organisms to colonize bare rock or disturbed environments. They contribute to primary succession by breaking down the rock, aiding in the formation of soil over time through processes like chemical weathering and the accumulation of organic matter as they die and decompose. This newly formed soil then supports other plant species, allowing for further stages of succession.
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