Scientists have studied the value of positive interactions in ecosystems by measuring the "relative neighbor effect" (RNE), or the effect that neighboring species have on the growth of a target species. Given the usual purposes of positive interactions, in which ecosystem would the neighboring plant species be most likely to help a target species?

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In harsh environments like deserts, positive interactions such as shading or moisture retention by neighboring plants can be crucial for survival, making them more likely to help a target species.

Scientists Have Studied the Value of Positive Interactions in Ecosystems