NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyEcosystemPractice
Which of the following forms the pioneer community in hydrarch succession?
Options
- AWolffia
- BPhytoplankton
- CLichen
- DSubmerged free–floating plants
Correct answer
B. Phytoplankton
Step-by-step solution
Pioneer community: The first biotic community that develops in a bare area is termed as a pioneer community. E.g., Lichens on a rock, phytoplanktons in the pond. In hydrarch succession, pioneer community is formed by the phytoplanktons i.e., the minute microscopic autotrophic organisms like diatoms, unicellular, colonial, or filamentous green algae, and blue-green algae.