3. The following are likely to be pioneer species in an ecological succession: (a) Specialists and r-selected species (b) Specialists and K-selected species (c) Generalists and K-selected species (d) Generalists and r-selected species
Pioneer species are likely to include bacteria and lichens that can live on bare rock. Along with wind and water, they help weather the rock and form soil. Once soil begins to form, plants can move in