You are doing a research project to determine the age of maple trees in a series of 100 square meter plots.Your data are interesting because many of the trees that are the same age are not the same size,even though they are within a few kilometers of one another.Why might this be?
A) Trees are long-lived and unitary organisms. As a result, some individuals may have experience competition and predation that has affected growth and development.
B) Trees of the same age should all grow differently because they are semelparous perennials.
C) Trees are long-lived and modular organisms. As a result, some individuals may have experience competition and predation that has affected growth and development.
D) Trees of the same age should all grow differently because they are iteroparous annuals.

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Trees are modular organisms, meaning that their growth and development is influenced by competition and predation in their environment. As a result, even trees of the same age can vary greatly in size and shape depending on their individual experiences. This is particularly true in forests, where trees must compete for resources such as light, water, and nutrients. Some individuals may have been able to access more resources than others, leading to differences in growth and size.

You Are Doing a Research Project to Determine the Age