Yes, a partition can be created on an SSD.
Yes, a partition can be created on an SSD.
It seems like the content was either already present or included during the latest update.
Technically you only require an additional EFI partition along with your primary drive. In your screenshot, the 16MB section is probably padding to ensure the main partition aligns correctly for optimal performance. The recovery partition is optional—it lets you attempt repairs if the main drive fails to boot without separate media. You can remove it if you don’t need that feature.