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converse of deciduous is evergreen. many deciduous plants flower during the period when they are leafless, as this increases the effectiveness of pollination . the absence of leaves improves wind transmission of pollen in the case of wind-pollinated plants, and increases the visibility of the flowers to insects
they use for their own growth and life processes. this energy is passed on, supporting a large community of living things. many animals eat the fruits, seeds, leaves, sap, or even the wood of trees. on the forest floor, the fallen leaves decompose, thus supporting microorganisms, mushrooms, worms, insects...
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