Question

lichens are often the first species to colonize an environment during primary succession. in general, the first species to colonize an environment is called... a first order consumer primary succession a pioneer species unwise secondary succession score: 100% submit response

Explanation:

In ecological succession, the first species to colonize a new or barren environment are known as pioneer species. They help in changing the environment to make it more suitable for other species.

Answer:

a pioneer species