Which characteristic is NOT in an old-growth forest? 

A)  It has a clear forest floor. 
B)  It contains large numbers of snags and fallen logs. 
C)  It has incurred no major disturbance for several hundred years. 
D)  It provides a variety of ecological niches.

Old-growth Forest

Forests that have developed over long periods without significant disturbance, characterized by large trees, rich biodiversity, and complex ecological processes.

Ecological Niches

The roles and positions species hold in their environment, encompassing their habitat, activities, and interactions with other species.