Which quotation from the passage explains why staghorn ferns likely share resources?
A. "He likens the fern colonies to an upside-down umbrella.
Some with long, green, waxy 'strap' fronds appeared to direct rainwater to the center of the clump." (Paragraph 4)
B. "Earlier studies conducted by other scientists had found networks of roots running throughout the colony."
(Paragraph 10)
C. "The society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water and nutrients."
(Paragraph 14)
D. "The epiphyte lifestyle certainly facilitates group living,' he adds. 'And group living is where all social stories start.'" (Paragraph 15)
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The quotation that explains why staghorn ferns likely share resources is:
C. "The society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water and nutrients." (Paragraph 14)
This statement directly addresses the reason for resource sharing among the ferns.
