Trees may be damaged by animals which rub against them, wearing away a strip of bark right around the tree trunk and exposing the xylem. The tree will then

  • A

    Die quickly, because the leaves are deprived of food and water

  • B

    Die quickly, because fungi enter the trunk through the wounds

  • C

    Continue to grow, because bark always regrows to cover a wound

  • D

    Die slowly, because the roots cannot replenish their food reserves

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