Question

ructions
ad each question carefully and select the one best answer.
community stability and succession
section focuses on how ecosystems respond to disturbances, the process of succ
munity change.
24 multiple choice 1 point
the first organisms to colonize an area during primary succession are called:
keystone species
secondary species
pioneer species
invasive species

Explanation:

• Keystone species: play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, not the first to colonize in primary succession.
• Secondary species: related to secondary succession, not primary.
• Pioneer species: by definition, the first organisms to colonize an area during primary succession.
• Invasive species: non - native species that cause harm, not related to primary succession colonization order.

Answer:

C. Pioneer species