Pioneer species: The first organisms to colonize a disturbed or barren habitat, typically fast-growing and tolerant of harsh conditions.
How to apply it: Apply pioneer species to explain why mosses, lichens, and grasses appear before trees in succession.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: The Living World: Biodiversity
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