Species that are the first to colonize an area are termed ________ species.
A) keystone
B) primary
C) tertiary
D) pioneer
E) secondary

Name: Species that are the first to colonize an area are termed ________ species. A) keystone B) primary C) tertiary D) pioneer E) secondary
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Pioneer species, the first to enter a new area and start the process of succession, are exemplified by the lichens which begin to break down rock and turn it into soil.

Species That Are the First to Colonize an Area Are