Question

Explain how soil formation is helped by biotic components through primary succession.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Primary succession is a type of succession that occurs in an area with no previous community. It usually contains bare rocks, which are grown upon by certain living organisms (biotic components) called PIONEER SPECIES. These organisms, which include lichens and mosses, colonize the bare rocks and contribute to the formation of soil by the gradual disintegration of the rock particles.

These biotic components (living organism) also help to enrich the soil being formed as they add organic matter, which serve as nutrients, when they die and decompose. The actions of these living organisms on the formation of soil enables other organisms to easily colonize the area.