Question

which of the following are true? select all that apply. a flowering plants are the first to colonize soil b lichen is first to colonize bare rock c secondary consumers are the first animals to enter during succession d secondary succession begins when soil remains after a disturbance e primary succession begins on bare rock after a disturbance f the presence of mature trees often indicate a climax community exists question 9 (1 point) the first type of organism to colonize during succession is called: a primary consumer b pioneer species c primary producer d primary successor

Explanation:

1. For the first - part:

• Lichens are pioneer species that can colonize bare rock, making statement b and c relevant. Secondary succession occurs in areas with existing soil, starting after a disturbance, so d is correct. Primary succession starts on bare rock, not in soil - containing areas after a disturbance, so e is incorrect. Flowering plants are not the first to colonize soil. The presence of mature trees often indicates a climax community, so f is correct.

1. For the second - part:

• Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize during succession. A primary consumer eats primary producers, a primary producer makes its own food through photosynthesis, and there is no such term as primary successor in this context.

Answer:

For the first question: B. Lichen is first to colonize bare rock, D. Secondary succession begins when soil remains after a disturbance, F. The presence of mature trees often indicate a climax community exists
For the second question: B. Pioneer Species