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?
keystone species
pioneer species
climax species

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Keystone species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, not related to being the first to colonize.
• Pioneer species: The first species to colonize an area during succession, able to survive harsh conditions, which matches the description.
• Climax species: Species that exist in a stable, mature community at the end of succession, not the first to colonize.

Answer:

B. pioneer species