Which of the following plants would likely be the FIRST to colonize a newly formed volcanic island (an environment of bare rock with no developed soil)?

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Bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) have a simple structure and do not have specialized vascular tissues, making them able to grow in environments without developed soil. They can attach themselves to bare rock and absorb water and nutrients through their leaf-like structures, allowing them to be the first plants to colonize a new volcanic island. Vascular plants, gymnosperms, and lycophytes would require a deeper soil layer to grow successfully.

Which of the Following Plants Would Likely Be the FIRST