Which of the Following Are Likely Biotic Components of a Desert

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are likely biotic components of a desert ecosystem?

• A) sand, sun, and occasional rain
• B) cacti, sage brush, scorpions, and snakes
• C) oak trees, rhododendrons, squirrels, and moss
• D) moss, large pine trees, frogs, and otters

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