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Question about Ecosystems: Ecological Succession

Subject Biology

Biology

Source Originais Teachy

Originais Teachy

Topic Ecosystems: Ecological Succession

Ecosystems: Ecological Succession

Difficulty Hard

Hard

(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of Biology

Imagine a scenario where a volcanic eruption occurs on a remote island, completely decimating all life and leaving behind a barren landscape. Over time, the island begins to gradually exhibit signs of life again through a process known as ecological succession. Based on your understanding of primary and secondary succession, predict the stages of life that the island would undergo, and explain why these changes occur. Also, provide examples of pioneer species that would be expected to appear in each stage, and justify their role in the ecosystem's development.

The island would undergo primary succession, starting with the arrival of pioneer species such as lichens and mosses, followed by simple plants like grasses and ferns, then shrubs and small trees, and eventually leading to a climax community of large trees.

The island would undergo primary succession, starting with the arrival of pioneer species such as birds and insects, followed by simple plants like grasses and ferns, then shrubs and small trees, and eventually leading to a climax community of large trees.

The island would undergo primary succession, starting with the arrival of pioneer species such as lichens and mosses, followed by simple plants like grasses and ferns, then large trees, and eventually leading to a climax community of shrubs and small trees.

The island would undergo secondary succession, starting with the arrival of pioneer species such as lichens and mosses, followed by simple plants like grasses and ferns, then shrubs and small trees, and eventually leading to a climax community of large trees.

The island would undergo primary succession, starting with the arrival of pioneer species such as lichens and mosses, followed by shrubs and small trees, then simple plants like grasses and ferns, and eventually leading to a climax community of large trees.

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