If a lava flow completely destroys pre-existing plant communities, what type of succession will occur first?
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) any of the above

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A lava flow would result in a complete destruction of pre-existing plant communities, leaving little to no organic matter or topsoil. As a result, primary succession would occur, with bare rock and ash serving as the starting point for the establishment of new plant species.

If a Lava Flow Completely Destroys Pre-Existing Plant Communities, What