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during primary succession lichen and mosses are the first species to arrive to the area, why are the lichen and mosses not needed in an area that is experiencing secondary succession?

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Lichens are typically the first organisms to colonize bare rock. They are therefore the pioneer species in primary succession. Many organisms require soil before they can colonize an area. ... Mosses can then colonize the thin soil; as mosses die, the soil thickens more allowing other hardy species to colonize.

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