In many dense forests, plants living near the ground level engage in intense competition for
A) oxygen.
B) water.
C) carbon dioxide.
D) sunlight.

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In a dense forest, the trees can grow very tall and wide, leading to reduced availability of sunlight near the forest floor. As a result, plants living near the ground level have to compete for access to sunlight to sustain their growth and survival. The competition for water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide may also exist, but the primary limiting factor is sunlight.

In Many Dense Forests, Plants Living near the Ground Level