Question

Arrange the following stages of primary succession of plants from last stage to first stage:
(A) Reed-swamp stage,
(B) Submerged plant stage,
(C) Marsh Meadow stage,
(D) Phytoplankton
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (C), (A), (B), (D)
• C. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• D. (D), (B), (A), (C)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Primary succession in aquatic ecosystems starts with basic plant life and progresses to more complex forms. The typical sequence is:

• Phytoplankton Stage (D): This initial phase involves colonization by microscopic aquatic plants, such as algae.
• Submerged Plant Stage (B): Following the accumulation of organic matter, aquatic plants that grow entirely underwater begin to flourish.
• Reed-Swamp Stage (A): As the water body becomes shallower, emergent plants like reeds and rushes establish themselves.
• Marsh Meadow Stage (C): This stage is defined by the formation of marshy areas as sedimentation reduces water depth and the environment becomes more terrestrial.

The stages, ordered from latest to earliest, are: (A), (C), (B), (D).