Which of the following is the correct sequence of dominant vegetation in a community undergoing succession?
A) Annual weed - herbaceous perennials - shrubs - early successional trees - late successional trees
B) Annual weed - herbaceous perennials - early successional trees - shrubs - late successional trees
C) Annual weed - shrubs - herbaceous perennials - early successional trees - late successional trees
D) Herbaceous perennials - annual weed shrubs - early successional trees - shrubs - late successional trees

Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence of dominant vegetation in a community undergoing succession?
A) Annual weed -> herbaceous perennials -> shrubs -> early successional trees -> late successional trees
B) Annual weed -> herbaceous perennials -> early successional trees -> shrubs -> late successional trees
C) Annual weed -> shrubs -> herbaceous perennials -> early successional trees -> late successional trees
D) Herbaceous perennials -> annual weed shrubs -> early successional trees -> shrubs -> late successional trees

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Succession typically starts with pioneer species such as annual weeds, followed by herbaceous perennials, shrubs, early successional trees, and finally late successional trees as the climax community. This sequence reflects the increasing complexity and stability of the ecosystem over time.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence of Dominant