Question

why do lichens and mosses get mostly replaced by larger plant species during successsion? larger plants are autotrophs but lichens and mosses are heterotrophs. larger plants compete for resources like space, sunlight, and soil nutrients more successfully. larger plants do not use as many resources as lichens and mosses. larger plants are not edible so they are more likely to avoid predation. none of these. score: 71% submit response you are using the free version of this game (with ads). if you want to use the ad - free member version, click the button below. please note: this will open in a new tab/window! please save your progress

Explanation:

In ecological succession, larger plants out - compete lichens and mosses for essential resources such as space, sunlight, and soil nutrients. Lichens and mosses are autotrophs too, so the first option is incorrect. Larger plants generally use more resources, not less. Edibility and predation are not the main reasons for their replacement during succession.

Answer:

Larger plants compete for resources like space, sunlight, and soil nutrients more successfully.