In Which Ecosystem Does Leaf Litter Have the Shortest Residence

question 67

Multiple Choice

In which ecosystem does leaf litter have the shortest residence time?

• A) humid tropical forest
• B) temperate forest
• C) dry tropical forest
• D) boreal forest

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