In the Long Run, Harvesting Brazil Nut Trees for Their

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the long run, harvesting Brazil nut trees for their lumber is most likely to benefit

• A) harpy eagles.
• B) later generations of humans.
• C) agoutis.
• D) orchid bees.
• E) sloths.

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