What are pioneer species?
Ecological Succession and Biomes

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize an area and begin the process of ecological succession.
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What is primary succession?
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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area that has no soil, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.
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What is the main difference between a tundra biome and a desert biome?
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The primary factor that differentiates a tundra biome from a desert biome is precipitation.
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What are examples of pioneer species in primary succession?
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Examples of pioneer species include mosses and lichens.
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Which biome is found more than 60 degrees from the equator?
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The tundra biome is found more than 60 degrees from the equator.
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What is a biome?
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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.
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What is ecological succession?
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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.
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