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Question
Among bryophytes, lichens and fern which one is a pioneer species in a xeric succession?
Solution
The species that invade a bare area are called pioneer species. In a xeric succession, the pioneer species are usually lichens then bryophytes which are succeeded by ferns and some other bigger plants.
Lichen produces lichen acid and carbonic acid which corrodes rock surface and release minerals required for growth. The corroded rock accumulate soil particle by wind and provides substrate for Bryophytes and terms.
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