Answer to Question #176277 in Biology for Sara

Question

1.     After a severe ecological disturbance, explain the importance and role of pioneer plants. (2 marks)

Pioneer plants are important because they replace the species that were lost during a forest fire. Its also the first stage of succession. 

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1.     Explain the important of a keystone species in a community. (2 marks)

 

 

 keystone species are important in a community because keystones determine the communities structure. If it is removed, community interactions are significantly altered, and the other species change dramatically.

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