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A-Level Biology OCR A

Ability Species Pioneer Produce Seeds Give Adaptations Large

Pioneer species have adaptations such as producing many seeds or spores, rapid germination, the ability to photosynthesize, tolerance to extreme conditions, and nitrogen fixation.

Le specie pioniere hanno adattamenti come la produzione di molti semi o spore, la rapida germinazione, la capacità di fotosintetizzare, la tolleranza a condizioni estreme e la fissazione dell'azoto.

Front Give 5 adaptations that some species have for being pioneer species.
Back Pioneer species adaptations:
  • Ability to produce large quantities of seeds or spores which are blown by the wind and deposited on new land
  • Seeds that germinate rapidly
  • Ability to photosynthesise to produce their own energy
  • Tolerance to extreme environments
  • Ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere so adding to the mineral content of the soil

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