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3. The seeds of many tree species tend to have a higher "landing density" close to the tree, with some seeds making it t
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3. The seeds of many tree species tend to have a higher "landing density" close to the tree, with some seeds making it to further distances due to dispersion by wind or animals. It is also true, due to a number of factors, seeds have a better chance of germinating as the distance between the seed and its parent tree increases. Assume that, for a given tree species, the seed landing density can be represented with the function: LD = aD + bD-¹ + c (seeds/m²) Where D is the distance (in m) from the tree. Also assume that the fraction of seeds that germinate (F) is a function of distance, specifically: F = dD² + eD At what distance D would you expect to find the greatest number of germinated seeds? Your answer should be in terms of a, b, c, d and e.