Forest A Forest B
Two forest communities are shown here at different stages of succession. The different plant species and their relative abundance are
indicated by the diagrams. Researchers find that rodent populations are more abundant in forest A while deer populations are more
abundant in forest B. What describes the difference in the populations observed by the researchers?
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A)
Forest A has is in an earlier stage of succession and does not have as many
mature trees upon which deer feed.
B)
Forest B lacks grasses due to lower light levels at the ground, removing a
species that is toxic to most deer populations.
0)
Forest B lacks the canopy closure required for protection of rodents from
predators, which decreases the rodent populations.
D)
Forest A is at a later stage of succession, allowing for more rodents to
migrate into the area and be found at a higher abundance.