After a major forest fire kills all of the plants in an area, the first plants to grow in the burned area are often types of grass. Because they are the first thing to grow in the new ecosystem, these types of grass are called pioneer species. What adaptations would help the grass be a successful pioneer species?
A.
slow reproduction and the ability to grow in shady places
B.
rapid reproduction and the ability to grow in shady places
C.
slow reproduction and the ability to grow in sunny places
D.
rapid reproduction and the ability to grow in sunny places