Question

succession interactive! the graph to the left illustrates the mass of different types of plants during succession. what best explains the decrease in the mass of mosses? a lack of soil nutrients in the environment competition for light and resources with oak trees competition for light and resources with pine trees competition for light and resources with grasses score: 100% submit response you are using the free version of this game (with ads) if you want to use the ad - free member version click the button below. please note: this will open in a new tab/window! please save your progress before proceeding!

Explanation:

In ecological succession, as taller and more dominant plants like trees (pine and oak) and grasses establish, they compete with mosses for light and resources. Mosses, being less competitive in the presence of these larger plants, experience a decrease in mass. The presence of grasses coincides with the decline of mosses in the graph, indicating competition between them.

Answer:

D. Competition for light and resources with grasses