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?\n○ devastation by the pine bark beetle\n○ colorados long history of acidic soils\n○ genetic variability\n○ shallow root system
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Brief Explanations:
The pine - bark beetle can attack and kill lodgepole pines. Acidic soils in Colorado have been long - standing and wouldn't suddenly kill a population. Genetic variability is not a limiting factor for death in this context. A shallow root system is a general trait and not a sudden cause of death. The pine bark beetle is a likely limiting factor as it can cause significant devastation to pine populations.
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devastation by the pine bark beetle