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Please help me with it. DATA ANALYSIS The figure details the distribution limits

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Please help me with it.
DATA ANALYSIS The figure details the distribution limits of loblolly pine, Pinus aeda, in the U.S. Southeast and the calculated limits based on a model of Hocker (1956). What factors do you think might set the limits of this distribution 40 35 30 25 100 95 90° 85* 80 75 Limits of natural distribution of loblolly pine _-Calculated climatic limits for loblolly pine Connect Ecology helps you stay a step ahead in your studies with animations and videos that bring concepts to life and practice tests to assess your understanding of key ecological concepts. Your instructor may also recommend the interactive ebook. Visit www.mhhe.com/stilingecology to learn more. connecte) sanos ECOLOGY CHAPTERS Temperature 123

Explanation / Answer

Loblolly pine which is scientifically known as Pinus taeda is most commonest pine tree that is found in south eastern United States.

From the above figure it is clear that the trees are found in coastal areas and within warmer climate which is above 400c.

So, the factors that set a limit for the growth of Loblolly pine are Moist at the same time a warmer dry climate.