The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)

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high winds.
high winds.

shade.
shade.

drought.
drought.

frost.

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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.