Ehrlich and Raven Hypothesized That If a New Defensive Trait

question 156

Multiple Choice

Ehrlich and Raven hypothesized that if a new defensive trait evolves in a single plant species (or if a new trait to counteract a plant's defenses evolves in an herbivore species) the appearance of that trait could result in a period of species diversification. Their hypothesis is also referred to as the _____ hypothesis.

• A)"diverge and converge"
• B)"reverse and diverse"
• C)"emit and commit"
• D)"merge and diverge"
• E)"escape and radiate"

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