Question

Grasslands typically do not flourish when large herbivores are removed. In fact, they are soon replaced by broad-leaved herbaceous dicots, shrubs, and trees. Based on your knowledge of the structure and growth habits of monocots and eudicots, suggest a reason why.

Answer 1

Answer:

Grasslands and herbivores have a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship. If larger herbivores such as Kangaroos and Elephants are removed from them, they may become extant.

Explanation:

Herbivores are always hungry and they are always looking for ways to replenish lost energy. Between tree shoots and grass, they often go for the former because they are tender, easier to reach, and less difficult to masticate than the young tree shrubs.

When baby trees become bigger, their shade prevents adequate sunlight from reaching the grass, then gradually they become scanty or subdued for as long as the shade remains.

When large herbivores are removed or leave a grassland, trees have the ability to flourish. Then the results indicated above happens.

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