Question

question 13
6.7 pts
which of the following sequences most likely represents ecological succession
on a recently abandoned farm?
a grasses → flowering plants → shrubs → maple trees
b maple trees → shrubs → flowering plants → grasses
c shrubs → grasses → maple trees → flowering plants
d flowering plants → maple trees → shrubs → grasses
a
b
c
d
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Explanation:

Ecological succession on an abandoned farm starts with pioneer species (like grasses), then progresses to more complex plants. Option A shows grasses (pioneer) → flowering plants → shrubs → maple trees (climax community), which follows the order of primary/secondary succession. Other options reverse the order (e.g., B starts with trees, which is not pioneer; C and D have illogical progressions).

Answer:

A. grasses → flowering plants → shrubs → maple trees