Multiple choice

A hydrosere is a plant succession which occurs in a fresh water lake. In which of the following stages of hydrosere, the water table gets lowered?

  1. Rooted submerged stage

  2. Sedge meadow stage

  3. Woodland stage

  4. Reed swamp stage

  5. Rooted floating plants
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The soil remains drier for most of the time of the year and becomes suitable for development of wet woodland. It is invaded by shrubs and trees such as willow, alders, poplus. These plants react upon the habitat by producing shade, lowering the water table by transpiration, building up the soil and accumulation of humus with associated microorganisms.

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