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Q4.18. Recall Grime\'s life history classification, shown in simplified form in

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Q4.18. Recall Grime's life history classification, shown in simplified form in the figure below. After the extensive Yellowstone fires of 1988, the first plants to return were ruderal species that were well adapted to disturbance. Over time, assuming no new fires, these species are replaced by other plants that may have different strategies. Which type of life histories should become more common in this area over time? Compettive e.g., Oak) high Stress Tolerant e.g., Saguaro) Ruderal (e.g. Dandelion) low Importance of Stress Competitive (top corner) Stress-tolerant (lower left corner) Ruderal (lower right corner)

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After the extensive Yellowstone fires of 1988, the first plants to return were ruderal species that were well adapted to disturbance. Over time, assuming no new fires, these species are replaced by other plants that may have different strategies. Which type of life histories would become more common in areas over time?