PLS HELP !!

What process makes it possible for grasses and small plants to establish themselves during primary succession?

A. Lichens and mosses break down rock to create a thin layer
of soil.

B. Decomposers like fungi and bacteria break down dead animals to return nutrients to the soil.

C. Trees lose their leaves, providing a layer of organic material on the ground.

D. Climax communities die out, providing a place for the grass and small plants to grow.