When new land forms and plant and animal communities begin to develop, the process is called:
A)primary succession
B)mutualism
C)commensalism
D)secondary succession

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Primary succession is the process of new land formations like barren rock, newly formed sand dunes, and volcanic lava fields transforming into new plant and animal habitats over time. It often starts with pioneer species like lichens and mosses that break down the rock surface or sandy soil and eventually create the conditions for other plants and animals to thrive.

When New Land Forms and Plant and Animal Communities Begin