Exams › NEET › Biology

Which of the following would appear as the pioneer organisms on bare rocks?

1. Lichens
2. Liverworts
3. Mosses
4. Green algae

Correct answer: Lichens

Solution

Lichens are pioneer organisms because they can survive on bare rocks, tolerate harsh conditions, and help weather the rock to form soil. This makes them the first colonizers in primary succession.

Related NEET Biology questions

• The smallest unit of classification is known as
• Taxonomically, what is species?
• The system of giving one name to the individual is called
• Genus is a group of similar and related
• The main difference in Gram (+ve and Gram (–)ve bacteria resides in their
• Photosynthetic bacteria have pigments in

⚔️ Practice NEET Biology free + battle 1v1 →