Question

question 11 (1 point) why do mosses and lichen mostly get replaced by larger plants during primary succession? a larger plants outcompete mosses and lichen for space, sunlight, and other resources b larger plants are autotrophs, but mosses and lichen are heterotrophs c larger plants are not edible by consumers, so the mosses and lichen get eaten to extinction d larger plants do not use as many resources are mosses and lichen

Explanation:

During primary succession, larger plants have a competitive advantage over mosses and lichen for space, sunlight and other essential resources, leading to the replacement of mosses and lichen. Mosses, lichen and larger plants are autotrophs. There is no indication that larger plants are not edible or that mosses and lichen are eaten to extinction, and larger plants generally use more resources.

Answer:

A. Larger plants outcompete mosses and lichen for space, sunlight, and other resources