These ferns may be the first plants known to work together as ants do by Jake Buehler

Question

Which of the following best describes Burns' point of view on staghorn ferns?
A. More evidence is needed to prove that staghorn ferns form communities.
• B. More research is needed to explain why staghorn ferns form communities.
• C. The proof that staghorn ferns are eusocial suggests that other fern species are as well.
D. The evidence that suggests staghorn ferns are eusocial is exciting.

Answer 1

Based on the options provided, the best choice for Burns' point of view on staghorn ferns is:

D. The evidence that suggests staghorn ferns are eusocial is exciting.

This option reflects a positive and enthusiastic perspective on the findings relating staghorn ferns to eusocial behavior, which aligns well with the idea of their unusual communal characteristics.