Question
The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)
Responses
drought.
drought. - no response given
frost.
frost. - no response given
high winds.
high winds. - incorrect
shade.
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drought.
drought. - no response given
frost.
frost. - no response given
high winds.
high winds. - incorrect
shade.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the Amazon rainforest, natural selection favors ferns that are tolerant to **shade**. The dense canopy of trees blocks much of the sunlight, making it crucial for understory plants like ferns to survive in low-light conditions.