Question
The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)
Responses
high winds.
high winds.
shade.
shade.
drought.
drought.
frost.
Responses
high winds.
high winds.
shade.
shade.
drought.
drought.
frost.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the Amazon rainforest, natural selection favors ferns that are tolerant to **shade**. The dense canopy of the rainforest allows very little direct sunlight to reach the forest floor, leading to a competitive environment where shade tolerance is advantageous for survival and growth.