Which of the following is a characteristic of a late successional plant species?
A)high photosynthetic rates
B)high stomatal conductance
C)high efficiency at low light
D)high acclimation potential

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Late successional plant species are adapted to grow in the shade of taller trees and therefore have higher efficiency at low light. They do not need to photosynthesize at high rates or have high stomatal conductance since they are already established in the ecosystem. They may have a high acclimation potential to adapt to changes in their environment, but this is not a defining characteristic.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Late