What event led to the decrease in diversity of the meadow plants as the populations of hardwood trees increased. it was as a result of many species of low-growing plants died out as the hardwood trees prevented them from getting enough sunlight, water, and soil nutrients to sustain their growth.This is further explained below.
Generally, a tree can be defined as a woody perennial plant with a single stem or trunk that grows to a significant height and bears lateral branches some distance from the ground
In conclusion, Many low-growing plant species became extinct as a result of the hardwood trees blocking their access to sunlight, water, and soil nutrients.
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