Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question

question 3

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the following question.

What conclusion can you draw from the figure?

• A) Without direct contact, mussels can sense the presence of crabs.
• B) Mussels can sense the presence of crabs only visually.
• C) Mussels are increasing their shell thickness in response to water current.
• D) Crabs hunt for mussels by focusing on the chemicals they emit into the water.

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