If the answer is abiotic put an A on your whiteboard, if it is biotic put a B 1. A volcanic eruption 2. Grey squirrels introduced to Britain have caused the number of red squirrels to decline 3. The carnivorous pitcher plant can survive in low nitrate soils 4. A shortage of food 5. Shortage of a mate 6. A drought 7. Gale force winds

If the answer is abiotic put an A on your whiteboard, if it is biotic put a B 1. A volcanic eruption 2. Grey squirrels introduced to Britain have caused the number of red squirrels to decline 3. The carnivorous pitcher plant can survive in low nitrate soils 4. A shortage of food 5. Shortage of a mate 6. A drought 7. Gale force winds

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter45: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9SQ: Growth of a forest in an abandoned corn field is an example of _______. a. primary succession b....

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