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Pioneer Species Organic Soil Describe Effect Environment Die

Pioneer species affect the environment by dying and decomposing, releasing organic products (humus) into the soil, enabling it to support new plant species due to minerals and water retention.

Le specie pioniere influenzano l'ambiente morendo e decomponendosi, rilasciando prodotti organici (humus) nel suolo, rendendolo capace di sostenere nuove specie vegetali grazie a minerali e capacità di ritenzione idrica.

Front Describe the pioneer effect species have on the environment.
Back Pioneer effect:
  • When pioneer species die and decompose, small organic products are released into soil 
  • Organic component of soil - humus
  • Soil becomes able to support growth of new plant species bc it contains minerals (nitrates & ability to retain water)


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