What is the term for the first plants that colonize and establish themselves in a new area?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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The initial plants that first settle and grow in a previously unoccupied environment are known as pioneer species. They play a crucial role in ecological succession by preparing the area for subsequent vegetation.

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