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What were some pioneer species? How did you know they can be considered to be pioneer species?

What were some pioneer species? How did you know they can be considered to be pioneer species?

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recover from the fire's effects. As these organisms died and decomposed, the nutrients in the soil increased, allowing for more vegetation types to colonize the area. What were some pioneer species? How did you know they can be considered to be pioneer species?
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The area was carefully observed, starting in 1999, where some regrowth was seen in some plant species. In the years following the fires, ample precipitation and the short-term effects of ash and nutrient influx allowed the quick growth of native grasses. Native grasses are referred to as pioneers, as they were some of the first vegetation to grow after the devastating wildfire. Grasses were quickly followed by growth in wildflowers and small bushes as the soil communities began to
Transcribed Image Text:The area was carefully observed, starting in 1999, where some regrowth was seen in some plant species. In the years following the fires, ample precipitation and the short-term effects of ash and nutrient influx allowed the quick growth of native grasses. Native grasses are referred to as pioneers, as they were some of the first vegetation to grow after the devastating wildfire. Grasses were quickly followed by growth in wildflowers and small bushes as the soil communities began to
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