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.

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.

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

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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.

This behavior can be harmful because if these animals overconsume certain plants, they may deplete those resources, potentially harming the plant population and disrupting the ecosystem. In contrast, the other behaviors, such as pollination by insects and seed dispersal by birds, typically benefit plant reproduction and survival.