In addition to abiotic factors, community composition of plants can be severely compromised by
A) parasites and pathogens.
B) mutualistic birds.
C) rapid coevolution.

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Parasites and pathogens can infect and harm plants, leading to reduced growth or even death. This can then change the composition of the plant community, as the affected plants may be outcompeted by healthy ones or may no longer be present in the community. Mutualistic birds and rapid coevolution are not typically associated with significant alterations in plant community composition.

In Addition to Abiotic Factors, Community Composition of Plants Can