Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
Species that invade a bare area are called: Pioneer species.
In primary succession on rocks, the pioneers are usually lichens.
In primary succession in water, the pioneers are reed swamps. In secondary succession,
species that invade depend on soil, water, and environment.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (B), and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C), and (D)
• D. (B), (C), and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Reed swamps do not appear first in water succession; phytoplankton and other species typically colonize the water first.