On an expedition to a barren land that had witnessed volcanic activity, geologists noticed heavy lichen growth on some of the hard lava. in other areas, lichens were replaced by grasses. after many years, the geologists expect to find the area filled with full-grown hardwood trees, grasses, and shrubs. what is this process called?
a. succession
b. mutualism
c. competition

The answer is A. Succession.

Succession is the process of change in the structure of species in some community or ecosystem. Succession is important because it leads to mature and stable communities. The purpose of succession is for an ecosystem to reach balance state right after it is formed or after it is disturbed by man or some disasters. It will increase biodiversity and help to prevent the desertification.

Life, yes life it self madden