Question

In 1980 the Mt. St. Helens volcano erupted and impacted thousands of square miles of forest.Some areas are still undergoing secondary succession where

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Explanation:

1: Pioneer species are the first to colonize: During primary succession in lava on Maui, Hawaii, succulent plants are the pioneer species. After weathering breaks down the lava into the soil, the plants are able to take root. These plants will help to further change the soil by adding nutrients to it.

The first organisms to appear in areas of primary succession are often mosses or lichens. These organisms are known as pioneer species because they are the first species present; pioneer species must be hardy and strong, just like human pioneers.