Scientists Have Studied the Value of Positive Interactions in Ecosystems

Multiple Choice

Scientists have studied the value of positive interactions in ecosystems by measuring the "relative neighbor effect" (RNE) , or the effect that neighboring species have on the growth of a target species. Given the usual purposes of positive interactions, in which ecosystem would the neighboring plant species be most likely to help a target species?

A) Rainforest
B) Desert
C) Prairie
D) Deciduous forest