Question

during a period of secondary succession, a scientist observes a new population of flowers appearing in the environment. these flowers are able to survive in harsh conditions and are among the first species to colonize the area. what type of species best describes this flower population? pioneer species climax species keystone species

Explanation:

Pioneer species are the first to colonize disturbed or barren environments. They can survive harsh conditions. Climax species appear later in succession. Keystone species have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance. Since the flowers are among the first to colonize and survive harsh conditions, they fit the definition of pioneer species.

Answer:

pioneer species