To Conclude That the Clark's Nutcracker Is a Mutualistic Seed

question 19

Multiple Choice

To conclude that the Clark's nutcracker is a mutualistic seed disperser,not just a predator,you would need to determine that

• A)if the birds are not present,whitebark pine cannot spread.
• B)the birds eat all the seeds they cache.
• C)seeds in the caches can germinate to produce seedlings.
• D)bears and squirrels do not eat any of the seeds.

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