Fragile in the forest: do big trees or small trees have more options?
Biology
Level
2
Think of the challenges, opportunities, and requirements of a tree growing in the wild. All things considered, can very tall, mid-range, or very short trees inhabit a wider range of environments?
Very small trees
Tall trees
Same set of environments
Mid-range trees
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1 solution
Mid-range trees have longer roots than small trees, but are not as exposed as the taller trees are to harsh environments, due to their lower height