Which organisms are typical early pioneers in primary succession?
ATall evergreen trees
BLarge grazing mammals
CLichens and mosses
DMature hardwood shrubs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Lichens and mosses
Microorganisms, lichens and mosses colonise bare surfaces first, followed by grasses, shrubs and trees.
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