Most Cycad Populations Are Small and Often Vulnerable to Extinction

question 3

Multiple Choice

Most cycad populations are small and often vulnerable to extinction. Which of the following explanations is thought to have contributed to the survival of cycad species to the present day?

• A)the pollination of cycads by insects
• B)their thick, protective bud scales at the apical meristem
• C)their association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria
• D)their fragmented geographical distribution

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