Animals can help plants reproduce in a variety of ways. Which behavior can end up being more harmful than helpful?(1 point)

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Insects like bees and butterflies drink nectar, carrying pollen from one flower to another.
Insects like bees and butterflies drink nectar, carrying pollen from one flower to another.

Iguanas and tortoises eat leaves, fruits, and flowers, relying on each as important seasonal food sources.
Iguanas and tortoises eat leaves, fruits, and flowers, relying on each as important seasonal food sources.

Birds eat berries and seeds, dispersing the seeds in their droppings as they fly.
Birds eat berries and seeds, dispersing the seeds in their droppings as they fly.

Hummingbirds drink the nectar of flowers, and they will defend their territory in order to secure their food supply.
Hummingbirds drink the nectar of flowers, and they will defend their territory in order to secure their food supply.

Answer 1

The behavior that can end up being more harmful than helpful is:

Iguanas and tortoises eat leaves, fruits, and flowers, relying on each as important seasonal food sources.

While these animals may help with seed dispersal in some cases, their feeding can lead to overconsumption of certain plants, potentially harming those plants' reproductive success and survival. This can create an imbalance in the local ecosystem and negatively impact plant populations.