Which of the Following Likely Contributed to the Evolution of Inducible

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following likely contributed to the evolution of inducible defenses against herbivory?

• A)unpredictable fluctuations in local herbivore populations
• B)differing strategies for overcoming plant defenses among herbivores
• C)the cost to growth of allocating resources to defense
• D)consistent fitness benefits of high allocations to defense

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