alleryPioneer species that dominate early succession are typically:
ALarge-seeded, poorly dispersed plants
BSlow-growing, shade-tolerant, K-selected
CFast-growing, well-dispersed, r-selected
DLong-lived dominant climax trees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fast-growing, well-dispersed, r-selected
Early colonisers are opportunists that grow fast and spread widely, later replaced by competitive K-selected species.
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