Which of the following organisms would be most likely to present evidence of self-thinning?
A)frogs
B)barnacles
C)lions
D)birds

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Self-thinning is a phenomenon observed in some populations where the overall biomass density decreases as the population size increases. This is often seen in sessile organisms such as barnacles, which compete for limited resources and space. In contrast, organisms such as frogs, lions, and birds are mobile and would not necessarily exhibit self-thinning.

Which of the Following Organisms Would Be Most Likely to Present