In New England, a region of northeastern U.S., abandoned farmland gradually retu

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In New England, a region of northeastern U.S., abandoned farmland gradually returned to a type of forest with a species mix that was similar to the original forest of the area before conversion to farmland. The first tree species (pioneer species) to take over a field have certain characteristics that enable them to do that particularly well. Which of the following are likely characteristics of the first trees to grow in an abandoned field?

         a. wide ranging seed dispersal (often wind dispersed)

         b. seedlings readily grow in the shade of other trees.

         c. grow quickly to keep place in the sunshine.

         d. only one generations in that location as conditions change from field to shady forest

         e. all but b.

Explanation / Answer

option e is the right answer

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