The Island of Surtsey,which Formed from Volcanic Eruptions,was First Colonized

Question

The island of Surtsey,which formed from volcanic eruptions,was first colonized by _____.  
A) bacteria and fungi
B) lichen
C) mosses
D) vascular plants
E) seagulls

Accepted Answer

The first living organisms to colonize the island of Surtsey were bacteria and fungi, which arrived via wind or ocean currents. Later, lichens and mosses followed, and eventually, larger plants and animals.