why are lichens said to be pioneer plants?
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The first organisms to appear in areas of primary succession are often mosses or lichens. These organisms are known as pioneer species because they are the first species present; pioneer species must be hardy and strong, just like human pioneers.
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> Pioneer species of plants, like lichens, must be strong and sturdy to withstand initial harsh conditions, till they adapt.
> They have to modify and adapt to conditions so that they survive.
> Lichens are a combination of algae and fungi.
> They are important to the eco-system as they are the first to sprout up after a disturbance, prompting other forms of life to follow.
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