The Success with Which Plants Extend Their Range Northward Following

question 50

Multiple Choice

The success with which plants extend their range northward following glacial retreat is best determined by

• A) whether there is simultaneous migration of herbivores.
• B) their tolerance to shade.
• C) their seed dispersal rate.
• D) their size.
• E) their growth rate.

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