Question

In plant succession, when climax is reached the net productivity

• A. Continues to increase
• B. Becomes halved
• C. Becomes stable
• D. Becomes zero
• E. Becomes 10%

Answer 1

The correct option is C Becomes stable

The species that invade a bare area are called pioneer species. In primary succession on rocks, these are usually lichens which are able to secrete acids to dissolve rock, helping in weathering and soil formation. Later they form plants like bryophytes, which are able to take hold in the small amount of soil. They are, with time, succeeded by bigger plants, and after several more stages, ultimately a stable climax forest community is formed. The climax community remains stable as long as the environment remains unchanged.

So, the correct answer is option C.