The Janzen-Connell Hypothesis States That

Question

The Janzen-Connell hypothesis states that
A) seed predators are randomly distributed.
B) seeds near the tree are more successful than distant seeds.
C) tropical trees are highly clumped.
D) seeds at great distance from the parent avoid seed predation.
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Janzen-Connell hypothesis suggests that seeds that disperse farther from the parent tree are more likely to avoid seed predation and disease, leading to greater survival rates compared to seeds that remain near the parent tree.