Which of the following represents an early stage in primary succession?
A) pine trees
B) mosses and lichen of bare rock
C) weedy annual plants in an open field
D) climax species in succession
E) fields of food crops

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Mosses and lichen of bare rock represent an early stage in primary succession because they are the first organisms to colonize a newly formed or exposed ecosystem. They are well adapted to grow in an environment with little or no soil, and their presence helps to break down the rock surface to create soil for other plants to grow.

Which of the Following Represents an Early Stage in Primary