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Pioneer species are species that colonize previously uncolonized land, usually leading

to ecological succession. They are the first organism to start the chain of events
leading to a livable biosphere or ecosystem. Why is a lichen most likely to be a pioneer
species?

Pioneer species are species that colonize previously uncolonized land, usually leading-example-1
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The lichen is a decomposer that digests rocks and forms soil.

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