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Species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems are called ___ species

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Pioneer species are hardy species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, beginning a chain of ecological succession that ultimately leads to a more biodiverse steady-state ecosystem.


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