Suppose That Following a Lava Flow, Pine Grass (A Hypothetical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Suppose that following a lava flow, pine grass (a hypothetical species) is the first species to colonize the area. Chemicals produced by pine grass change the soil chemistry in the environment, but these chemicals promote subsequent colonization by later species. Which model would best explain this scenario of succession?

• A) Inhibition
• B) Tolerance
• C) Facilitation
• D) Compensation

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