Q199 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Frugivorous birds are found in large numbers in tropical forests mainly because of :

  • A
    lack of niche specialisation
  • B
    higher annual rainfall
  • Correct answer
    C
    availability of fruits throughout the year
  • D
    temperature conducive for their breeding

Solution

Fruit eating birds (Frugivorous) are present in tropical forest as food is available in throughout the year. For example, fig plant support such birds in their survival. Thus, Fig is also called Keystone species in TRF.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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