After the Cactus Moth Was Introduced in Australia, What Was

question 5

Multiple Choice

After the cactus moth was introduced in Australia, what was the effect on the prickly-pear cactus?

• A)The cacti were able to flower.
• B)The cacti produced toxic chemicals.
• C)The cactus population was vastly reduced.
• D)The cactus population was completely wiped out.
• E)The cacti were more widely available to grazing animals.

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