Biologists Have Recently Introduced Wild Turkeys and Aldabra Tortoises to the Islands

question 56

Multiple Choice

Biologists have recently introduced wild turkeys and Aldabra tortoises to the islands of Mauritius. How have these introductions affected native plants of Mauritius?

• A) Plants are now growing more closely together.
• B) Plants are being damaged by herbivory from turkeys and tortoises.
• C) The seeds have better rates of germination.
• D) Plant diseases have become more common.

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