If a plant has bitter-tasting leaves, what would this most likely protect the plant against?
A.
cold weather that would cause the plant to freeze
B.
people who would pick the plant for its pretty flowers
C.
hot weather that would cause the leaves to dry up
D.
caterpillars that would eat the plant
1 answer
If a plant has bitter-tasting leaves, this would most likely protect the plant against:
D. caterpillars that would eat the plant.
The bitterness serves as a deterrent to herbivores, including caterpillars, making the plant less appealing as a food source.
