Organisms And Population Question 146

Question: Succession in a 6 metre deep pond exhibits a sequence of [CPMT 1989, 91]

Options:

A) Submerged Plants ® Reeds ® Herbs ® Floating Plants ® Shrubs ® Trees

B) Floating Plants ® Submerged Plants ® Reeds ® Herbs ® Shrubs ® Trees

C) Shrubs ® Trees ® Submerged Plants ® Floating Plants ® Reeds ® Herbs

D) Submerged Plants ® Floating Plants ® Reeds ® Herbs ® Shrubs ® Trees

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Seres of biotic communities that develop in a newly formed pond or lake is called hydrosere.

It starts as soon as the muddy water becomes clear.

Seral stages starts with the submerged plants and the climax community is represented by trees.