How do jumping worms affect tree populations in North America?(1 point)

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They increase the population by eating competing plants.
They increase the population by eating competing plants.

They increase the population by adding nutrients to soil through leaf litter breakdown.
They increase the population by adding nutrients to soil through leaf litter breakdown.

They decrease the population by preventing organic material from entering the soil.
They decrease the population by preventing organic material from entering the soil.

They decrease the population by eating tree seedlings.

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Jumping worms, also known as Amynthas species, can negatively impact tree populations in North America primarily through the following response:

They decrease the population by eating tree seedlings.

Jumping worms consume organic matter and can disrupt soil structure, leading to decreased soil quality and affecting the growth and regeneration of tree seedlings, ultimately contributing to a decline in tree populations.