Different Kinds of Mycorrhizae Occur in Different Ecosystems

question 50

Multiple Choice

Different kinds of mycorrhizae occur in different ecosystems. For example, as you walk up a mountain, you might find one type of mycorrhizae in lower regions and a second, different type of mycorrhizae in higher regions. Why are there mycorrhizae specific to certain ecosystems?

• A) Mycorrhizae are adapted to the altitude.
• B) Mycorrhizae are adapted to the type of slope of the land.
• C) Mycorrhizae tend to colonize all levels of the mountain.
• D) Mycorrhizae are adapted to the type of soil and the type of vegetation present.

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