UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper 1 · Q90

Science & Technology

Medium · Lichens and mosses as pioneer organisms

Which of the following organisms are capable of surviving and growing directly on bare rock or other soil-less surfaces, often acting as pioneer species in ecological succession?

1. Lichens

2. Mosses

3. Ferns

4. Mushrooms

Select the correct answer using the code given below.