Monday, December 29, 2014

Big Idea 3: Term 11

Herbivory Responses: By natural selection, some plants have evolved
with mechanisms that prevent or discourage herbivores from preying on
 them. These include chemical defenses harmful to animals as well as
physical defenses like sticky/bad-tasting resins and thorns. This rose bush
(genus Rosa) has developed thorns to deter herbivores.

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