What is the role of a pioneer species in primary succession?
A. to destroy parasites
B. to provide shade
C. to provide fruit
D. to produce the soil
Answer (1)
Pioneer species are vital in primary succession as they produce soil by breaking down rock and contributing organic matter. This process establishes nutrient cycles and prepares the environment for more complex plant species. Hence, their primary role is to produce the soil necessary for subsequent ecological development. ;
