In the passage by Jake buehler, these ferns may be the first plants known to work together as ants do, which quotation explains why Staghorn ferns likely share resources? A. He likens the fern colonies to an upside down umbrella b. Earlier studies conducted by other scientists had found networks of roots c. The society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water d. The epiphyte lifestyle certainly

Question

Facilitates group living

Answer 1

The quotation that best explains why Staghorn ferns likely share resources is:

C. The society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water.

This choice specifically highlights the cooperative aspect of resource sharing that is being attributed to the Staghorn ferns.