Jumping worms negatively affect tree populations in North America primarily by decreasing the population by eating tree seedlings. They disrupt the soil ecosystem, leading to loss of organic matter and nutrient cycling, which can hinder the growth of tree seedlings and other vegetation.
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 eating tree seedlings.
They decrease the population by eating tree seedlings.
They decrease the population by preventing organic material from entering the soil
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