Question

Consider this northern site of primary succession following the retreat of a glacier. What characteristics would you expect to see among the plant comprising the pioneer species?
A) variable temperature and light requirements
B) small, wind born seeds; survive in poor soils
C) highly competitive; can survive in low light
D) little root competition; low moisture requirements

Answer 1

B) small, wind born seeds; survive in poor soils 

Answer 2

The answer is B) small, wind born seeds: survive poor soils

you would expect to see small, wind born seeds: survive poor soils among the plant comprising the pioneer species.