Plant Community Structure Along an Environmental Gradient Can Often Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

Plant community structure along an environmental gradient can often be explained by

• A)differences among species in their competitive abilities.
• B)differences among species in their abilities to tolerate stress.
• C)differences among species in their resistance to herbivores.
• D)a trade-off among species with respect to competitive ability and stress tolerance.

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