The gradual change in the species composition of a given area leading

1.	The gradual change in the species composition of a given area leading to the formation of climax community is called ecological succession. In a rocky area,(a) What is the expected type of pioneer species? (b) How this pioneer species leads to the establishment of a stable climax community?
Answer» (a) lichens (b) lichens -> mosses -> herbs -> shrubs >forest. These are different stages and leads to stable climax community.

The gradual change in the species composition of a given area leading to the formation of climax community is called ecological succession. In a rocky area,(a) What is the expected type of pioneer species? (b) How this pioneer species leads to the establishment of a stable climax community?

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(a) lichens

(b) lichens -> mosses -> herbs -> shrubs >forest.

These are different stages and leads to stable climax community.

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The gradual change in the species composition of a given area leading to the formation of climax community is called ecological succession. In a rocky area,(a) What is the expected type of pioneer species? (b) How this pioneer species leads to the establishment of a stable climax community?

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