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I find this surprising, because my impression was that complex biology requires pioneer species to spend some time making "fresh" geology from the earth inhabit
by Intralexical 1y ago
I find this surprising, because my impression was that complex biology requires pioneer species to spend some time making "fresh" geology from the earth inhabitable first if there isn't already an established ecosystem.
Why is volcanic ash so productive? Is it the result of coincidence? Adaptation? Some resource cycle?
- ggm 1y agoBio available trace elements and loose structure. Stuff you find in fertiliser is typically rich in volcanic ash. And lack of competition because its virgin soil. The coloniser species are what happens without human intervention.
- lostmsu 1y agoOn Hawaii or Iceland the lava riverbeds stay barren for decades. I think the parent is right.