The type of plants that are likely to arrive in the area first after a glacier retreats are lichens and mosses. These organisms are well-suited to colonize barren, rocky environments and can survive in extreme conditions, making them the pioneer species that help in soil formation for subsequent plant succession.
Only rocks are left once a glacier retreats. What types of plants are likely to arrive in the area first?(1 point)
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flowering plants and small trees
flowering plants and small trees
evergreen trees and deciduous trees
evergreen trees and deciduous trees
lichens and mosses
lichens and mosses
grasses and shrubs
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