Self-Thinning in a Stand of Trees

question 6

Multiple Choice

Self-thinning in a stand of trees

• A) increases biomass per individual.
• B) decreases stand density.
• C) results in death of less competitive individuals.
• D) is a result of intraspecific competition.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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