Postglacial Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
Pioneers of succession
A
Lichens and mosses
2
Q
2nd wave of vegetation in postglacial ireland
A
Grasses such as wild oats Avena fatua and ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium
3
Q
When was last ice age in ireland?
A
12,000 years ago (recent)
4
Q
Northern europe pioneer species
A
Pinus sylvestris (black forest pine) and Ulmus spp. (Elm)
5
Q
North american taiga species
A
Sikta spruce (Picea sichtensis)
