Which statement best describes the relationship between snow geese and plants in the salt marshes that border the Hudson Bay?
A) At all densities, the geese benefit the plants.
B) At all densities, the geese harm the plants.
C) At low densities, the geese benefit the plants; at high densities, the geese harm the plants.
D) At low densities, the geese harm the plants; at high densities, the geese benefit the plants.

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At low densities, snow geese grazing can stimulate plant growth by removing dead material and promoting new growth. However, at high densities, their grazing can become destructive, leading to overgrazing and damage to the plant community.

Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Snow Geese and Plants