Oak Trees Grow Slowly and Put a Lot of Resources

question 47

Multiple Choice

Oak trees grow slowly and put a lot of resources into the trunk,bark,and roots.Seeds are relatively heavy.In the plant kingdom,oaks might be considered:

• A)density independent.
• B)r-selected.
• C)opportunistic.
• D)K-selected.

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