The graphic shows the island of Krakatoa, which disintegrated in 1889, due to the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. In the century since the eruption, the island has re-formed from lava flows. The table above shows the number of species of various
plant types that were found on the island over a 30 year period, since the island re-surfaced above the ocean in the 1950's.
Which groups of plants were probably most active in secondary succession and re-establishing the native habitat?
A)
moss
B)
grasses
small trees
D
shrubs and small trees