Question

lichen is commonly found during primary succession. lichen is a
abiotic factor
a new shrub
pioneer species
nothing, it is just a fungus
what is a biotic factor that affects coyotes in the wild?
availability of water
the temperature of the area
other coyotes
humans clearing forests
the water in a lake is an example of
biotic factor
abiotic factor
biome
biodiversity

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Abiotic factor: Lichen is a living organism (biotic), so this is incorrect.
• A new shrub: Lichen is not a shrub.
• Pioneer species: In primary succession, pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize barren environments. Lichen can grow on rocks and break them down, starting the soil - building process.
• Nothing, it is just a fungus: Lichen is a symbiotic organism (algae and fungus), not just a fungus.
• For the second question:
• Availability of water: Water is an abiotic factor.
• The temperature of the area: Temperature is an abiotic factor.
• Other coyotes: Biotic factors are living organisms. Other coyotes (a living organism) can affect a coyote (e.g., competition for resources).
• Humans clearing forests: This is an anthropogenic (human - caused) abiotic change (change in habitat structure).
• For the third question:
• Biotic factor: Water is non - living.
• Abiotic factor: Abiotic factors are non - living components of an ecosystem. Water is a non - living component.
• Biome: A biome is a large ecological area with distinct climate and vegetation.
• Biodiversity: Biodiversity is the variety of life in an area.

Answer:

• First question: C. Pioneer species
• Second question: C. Other coyotes
• Third question: B. Abiotic factor