Many Weed Species Such as Dandelions Are Able to Colonize

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many weed species such as dandelions are able to colonize new regions quickly and are very short-lived but produce lots of seeds. Other species live longer periods, sometimes many years, but also take several years to reach sexual maturity. Based on the descriptions of dandelions and weeds in general, they would be considered __________ species.

• A) pioneering
• B) opportunistic
• C) naturalistic
• D) both pioneering and opportunistic

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