Competition in Plants

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How do smaller woodland plants ensure they get what they need?
Smaller woodland plants (e.g. snowdrops) flower before the trees are in leaf to ensure they get enough of what they need.
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How are plants with deep roots better?
Plants with deep roots can reach undergroundf water better than those with shallow roots.
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What do plants do to ensure they don't compete with themselves?
Some plants spread their seeds over a wide area to ensure they aren't competing with themselves.
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How do plants spread their seeds over a wide area?
Plants could use animals to spread their seeds, some use the wind (e.g. sycamore) and some use mini explosions (e.g. broom)
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[what]-adapted plants are good competitors?
well-adapted plants are good competitors
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How are plants with deep roots better?

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Plants with deep roots can reach undergroundf water better than those with shallow roots.

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What do plants do to ensure they don't compete with themselves?

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How do plants spread their seeds over a wide area?

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[what]-adapted plants are good competitors?

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