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A volcano erupted on an island. The entire plant community was destroyed and the island was covered with grey ash. Slowly, lichens and mosses started growing on the island. They helped in the process of soil formation and later other plants started growing too.

Lichens and mosses are (BLANK) species.

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Answer: Primary succession species

Explanation: They are the first organisms to colonize bare rock. Their presence allows new plant life to form from their decayed plant matter allowing for life to flourish.
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Lichens and mosses are Pioneer Species
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