The grazing animals can change the type of vegetation by:
Correct answer: B. Selective grazing
- A. Bringing in plant pathogens
- B. Selective grazing
- C. Cross pollination
- D. Bringing the seeds of other plants
Explanation
Selective grazing removes preferred plant species more heavily than unpalatable ones, gradually changing the composition and type of vegetation. This is different from non-selective effects such as seed dispersal.
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