Which is correct order of seral stages in hydrarch?

Biology Ecosystem Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Services (NIS) Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 13, 2026

Phytoplankton–submerged plant–submerged free-floating plant stage–reed swamp stage– marsh-meadow stage–scrub stages–forest

Scrub stages–forest–reed swamp stage–marsh-meadow stage–submerged free-floating plant stage–submerged plant–phytoplankton

Submerged plant–marsh-meadow stage–scrub stages–forest–phytoplankton–submerged free-floating plant stage–reed swamp stage

Phytoplankton–reed swamp stage–scrub stages–forest–submerged plant–submerged free-floating plant stage–marsh-meadow stage

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In a hydrarch (hydrosere) succession, changes start from water and gradually move toward land. The correct sequence is:

Phytoplankton → Submerged plants → Floating plants → Reed swamp stage → Marsh-meadow stage → Scrub stage → Forest

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