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Title: Tree growth in tropical savannas is limited by _____.
Post by: sassafrass94 on Oct 24, 2014

Tree growth in tropical savannas is limited by _____.
      
fires
      
animal grazing
      
drought
      
All of the listed responses are correct.


Title: Re: Tree growth in tropical savannas is limited by _____.
Post by: bio_man on Oct 24, 2014
- Receives less rain than tropical dry forests, but more than deserts usually during the rainy season.
- Grasses interspersed with groups of trees.
- Tree growth limited by frequent fires and strong winds.
- Plants adapted to dry conditions and tend to be deciduous with deep roots, thick bark, and waxy coatings on leaves.
- Many animals migrate to find water or burrow when water is scarce.