What Conclusion Can You Draw from the Accompanying Figure

question 5

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can you draw from the accompanying 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) 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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Calories

Units of energy used to measure the energy food provides to the body, as well as the energy the body uses in physical activities.

Whole Grains

Grains that contain all essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed, including the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Bran

The outer layer of cereal grains removed during the milling process, rich in fiber and nutrients.

Germ

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