Question

What group is the first species to arrive in ecological succession?

A. Intermediate

B. Pioneer

C. Climax

Answer 1

B. Pioneer

Step-by-step explanation:

The first species to arrive are fast-growing “weedy species,” such as lichens or small annual plants, which create the first layers of soil as they decompose.

Answer 2

B. Pioneer

Step-by-step explanation:

The pioneer group is the first species to arrive in ecological succession. Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.