colorado has a vast population of lodgepole pines. a population of lodgepole pines has been killed in a…
colorado has a vast population of lodgepole pines. a population of lodgepole pines has been killed in a section of the forest. what is a possible limiting factor of that population?\ndevastation by the pine bark beetle\ncolorados long history of acidic soils\ngenetic variability\nshallow root system
Answer
Answer:
A. devastation by the pine bark beetle
Brief Explanations:
A limiting factor restricts population growth. The pine bark beetle directly harms lodgepole pines. Colorado soils aren't long - term acidic (many are alkaline). Genetic variability is internal and not a limiting factor here. Shallow roots are a trait, not a sudden limiting factor for death in a section. The beetle is an external, impactful limiting factor.