Why Is the Monarch Butterfly So Sensitive to Environmental Changes

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is the monarch butterfly so sensitive to environmental changes?

• A) It is preyed upon by many birds in a variety of ecosystems.
• B) It eats a variety of foods in many ecosystems.
• C) It competes for reproductive space with other butterflies in many ecosystems.
• D) Its mimicry is sensitive to forests covers in many ecosystems.
• E) It has a long-distance, multigenerational migration that crosses many ecosystems.

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