According to the figure,which species is considered a pioneer species?
A)Ulva spp.
B)Gigartina canaliculata
C)Gigartina coulteri
D)Gigartina leptorhynchos

Question

According to the figure,which species is considered a pioneer species?
A)Ulva spp. 
B)Gigartina canaliculata 
C)Gigartina coulteri 
D)Gigartina leptorhynchos

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Pioneer species are the first species to colonize a disturbed or barren area. In the given figure, Ulva spp. is found in the bare rock area, indicating that it is the pioneer species. The other species, Gigartina canaliculata, Gigartina coulteri, and Gigartina leptorhynchos, are found in the areas with more stable or established communities, indicating that they are later successional species.

According to the Figure,which Species Is Considered a Pioneer Species