4. what would be an example of a landscapp ecology study? a. the investigation of how black bears are important in seed dispersal b. the investigation of the reproduction and growth of black bears living in NJ c. the investigation of how black bears move nutrients and energy from the edge o: the forest to the interior of the forest d. the investigation into the metabolism of a black bear during hibernation

4. what would be an example of a landscapp ecology study? a. the investigation of how black bears are important in seed dispersal b. the investigation of the reproduction and growth of black bears living in NJ c. the investigation of how black bears move nutrients and energy from the edge o: the forest to the interior of the forest d. the investigation into the metabolism of a black bear during hibernation

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter57: Biological Diversity And Conservation Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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