How will the number of plant species change after five years on islands that have lost their avian predators? Why? How will the islands' landscape change? Will the identity and characteristics of the plants that dominate the landscape change? If so, how will it change? If not, why not?
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The number of plant species after five years on islands that have lost their avian predators will likely increase. This is because avian predators help control the population of herbivores, such as insects and small mammals, that feed on plants. With the absence Show more…
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