Question

years after the lava from an erupting volcano destroyed an area, lichen started to grow in the area. these were gradually replaced by grasses that were replaced by shrubs, and then by trees. which of the following answer choices below identifies the correct sequencing for primary succession? o producers, intermediate species, and colonization o colonization, pioneer species, intermediate species o climax community, succession, and pioneer species o pioneer species, intermediate species, and climax community

Explanation:

Primary succession after a volcanic - destroyed area starts with pioneer species like lichen. Then, intermediate species such as grasses come in, and finally, climax species establish the climax community.

Answer:

pioneer species, intermediate species, and climax community