Which of the following is correct regarding the stages that occur in Xerarch or Xerosere:
Crustose lichen stage, foliose lichen stage, moss stage, herbs stage, shrub stage, forest stage
Foliose lichen stage, crustose lichen stage, moss stage, herbs stage, shrub stage, forest stage
Moss stage, crustose lichen stage, foliose lichen stage, herbs stage, shrub stage, forest stage
Crustose lichen stage, moss stage, foliose lichen stage, herbs stage, shrub stage, forest stage
Xerarch originates where moisture is present in minimal amounts such as dry deserts, rocks, etc. Therefore, the stages that occur in this are crustose lichen stage, foliose lichen stage followed by moss stage then herbs stage, shrub stage and then the stable climax forest community is formed. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.