What is the least likely effect of fires on organisms?
A) Fire stimulates the germination of seeds.
B) Fire's combustion frees minerals locked in organic matter.
C) Fire instigates the growth of shade-tolerant plants.
D) Fire encourages the growth of shade-intolerant plants.
E) Fire increases soil erosion.

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Fire typically reduces the number of shade-tolerant plants because it opens up the canopy, allowing more sunlight to reach the ground. This environment favors shade-intolerant plants, which thrive in direct sunlight, rather than shade-tolerant plants that prefer shaded conditions.

What Is the Least Likely Effect of Fires on Organisms