Rhizosphaera needle cast is a fungal disease that affects spruce trees. Which of the following biomes would be most severely affected by an outbreak of this disease?
A. Tundra
B. Tropical rain forest
C. Prairie
D. Taiga
E. Temperate deciduous forest
Answer: D
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