Taiga Is Characterized By

Taiga is characterized by:

A) pines as an early successional stage before deciduous trees, rich understory, and cold climate.
B) few ecological dominants, short growing seasons, and sparse deciduous trees.
C) poor drainage over permafrost, few to no trees, and short growing season; shrubs and sedges dominate.
D) permafrost, short growing seasons, and sparse coniferous trees.
E) coniferous forest, low tree diversity, and no permafrost.