Biology

Leonardo Holland

23 August, 00:45

13. Lichens and mosses are the first organisms to grow

in an area. Over time, grasses and shrubs will grow

where these organisms have been. The grasses and

shrubs are able to grow in the area because the lichens

and mosses

A. synthesize food needed by producers in the area

B. are at the beginning of every food chain in a

community

make the environment suitable for complex plants

(D. provide the enzymes needed for plant growth