Why Would a Plant Species Go Extinct but an Animal

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why would a plant species go extinct but an animal survive when temperature change alters a habitat?

• A) Plants are less tolerant of rapid temperature change.
• B) Animals are more tolerant of heat changes.
• C) Animals are more mobile than plants.
• D) Animals are more adaptable.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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