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Browsers cause much damage to the forest than grazers. The damage caused includes:
Correct answer: E. All of the above
- A. Destruction of tender seeding which are eaten together with the grass amidst which they may occur
- B. Mechanical damage to young growth and saplings through the passage of animals
- C. Dislodging of soil on steep slopes causing erosion
- D. Destruction of fences, drains, boundary posts, etc.
- E. All of the above
Explanation
Browsers damage forests by eating seedlings and other tender vegetation, trampling young growth, loosening soil on slopes, and damaging forest structures. Since all four effects are listed, the inclusive answer is appropriate.
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