Oak trees and many other plant species have years in which they have synchronous production of many progeny by all individuals in a population. This is known as

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Masting is the phenomenon where trees and other plants produce a very large number of seeds in some years, with little to no production in intervening years. This strategy can overwhelm seed predators, ensuring that at least some seeds survive to germinate.

Oak Trees and Many Other Plant Species Have Years in Which