The Research on Competition Between Sage and Grasses in California

question 4

Multiple Choice

The research on competition between sage and grasses in California demonstrated that the bare zone surrounding purple sage shrubs (Salvia leucophylla) was due to

• A) foraging by small mammals and not competition.
• B) apparent competition.
• C) exploitative competition.
• D) interference competition.

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