Some Plants Under Attack by Insects Can Communicate This Information

question 53

Multiple Choice

Some plants under attack by insects can communicate this information to other parts of the same plant and to nearby plants via

• A) vibrations in their roots.
• B) low-frequency sound waves.
• C) the release of chemicals into their roots.
• D) the release of chemicals into the air.

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Definitions:

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