Question 7 (c)
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(c) Herbs form the __ layer in the forest.
(c) Herbs form the lowest layer in the forest.
Forests consist of horizontal layers known as understoreys. Giant and tall trees constitute the top layer followed by shrubs and tall grasses, and herbs form the lowest layer. Herb is a short plant with green, delicate stem without the woody tissues. They either have few branches or are branchless. Tomato, wheat, grass are few examples of herbs.