Preferred Term:
pioneer species
Definition:
The first members of a population to arrive in a new area, usually a bare, barren, uncolonized or disturbed environment. Pioneer species begin the process of ecological succession and are usually replaced by successional species.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- pioneer plant species
- pioneer plants
- pioneer tree species
- pioneer trees
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148546
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