Question

which plant stage could follow coniferous trees in succession?
a. grasses
b. lichens
d. oak trees
e. wildflowers

Explanation:

In ecological succession, after coniferous trees (a stage in secondary or later succession), the next stage is typically a more mature or climax community - like deciduous trees (oak trees are deciduous). Lichens, grasses, and wildflowers are earlier stages (pioneer or early successional), while coniferous trees are followed by more complex tree communities like oak trees.

Answer:

D. oak trees