Why Do Early Successional Stages Harbor Many R -Selected Species

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why do early successional stages harbor many r -selected species?

• A) they often require shade
• B) they are long-lived
• C) they are not damaged by disturbances
• D) they produce many small seeds that colonize open areas
• E) they grow slowly

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