Question

final assessment - ecological principles
ecological principles
8 of 10
which of the following best describes a pioneer species?
the most important species which needs to be protected
the first species to grown in an area of secondary succession
the first species to colonize an area in primary succession
the species which live the longest in a habitat

Explanation:

In ecology, pioneer species are the first to colonize an area during primary succession, where there was previously no soil or life - starting from bare rock or similar substrates. They help in soil formation and make the environment more habitable for other species.

Answer:

The first species to colonize an area in primary succession