The landscape on the fresh lava flows from the Kileua volcano
A) is recovering through secondary succession.
B) has formed a pioneer community as succession begins.
C) is now a climax community.
D) will never recover.

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The fresh lava flows from the Kilauea volcano represent a new, barren environment where primary succession begins. Pioneer species, such as lichens and mosses, are the first to colonize these areas, forming a pioneer community.

The Landscape on the Fresh Lava Flows from the Kileua