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When all vegetation is removed from a site by human activity or by natural forces such as volcanic activity, _________species are the first to recolonize the site.
Mechanoreceptor
A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in senses like touch and hearing.
Thermoreceptor
A sensory receptor that is sensitive to changes in temperature, found in the skin and hypothalamus.
Lamellated Corpuscle
A type of sensory receptor found in the skin and mucous membranes that detects pressure and vibration.
20/100 Vision
A measure of visual acuity that indicates a person sees at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet.
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