Suppose a plant had a photosynthetic pigment that absorbed far- red wavelengths of light. In which of the following environments could that plant thrive?

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Far-red wavelengths of light are not absorbed by the green pigments of photosynthetic organisms like algae and higher plants. Hence, a plant with a pigment that absorbs far-red wavelengths would be able to thrive in an environment where it is shaded by taller plants that absorb most of the visible light. This situation occurs in forests, where the ground-dwelling vegetation often has adaptations to absorb the far-red light that is abundant on the forest floor.

Suppose a Plant Had a Photosynthetic Pigment That Absorbed Far-