Figure 53.4 -What Conclusion Can You Draw from Figure 53.4

question 15

Multiple Choice

Figure 53.4
-What conclusion can you draw from Figure 53.4?

• 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)Shell thickness is a non-inducible defense.
• E)Crabs hunt for mussels by focusing on the chemicals they emit into the water.

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