The volcanic island Selkirk arose from the North Atlantic off Iceland in 1948. The first organisms to start living there are said to be ________.

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Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize a newly formed or disturbed habitat. Since Selkirk is a newly formed volcanic island, the first organisms to start living there would be considered pioneer species.

The Volcanic Island Selkirk Arose from the North Atlantic Off