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

How does the author develop his claim that staghorn ferns are most likely eusocial?
A. by discussing plants other than staghorn ferns that are eusocial
B. by describing how certain traits of eusocial organisms apply to staghorn ferns
C. by explaining how staghorn ferns have changed over time to become eusocial
D. by suggesting that most plants are eusocial

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The correct answer is B. by describing how certain traits of eusocial organisms apply to staghorn ferns.

This option indicates that the author supports his claim about staghorn ferns potentially being eusocial by highlighting specific traits typical of eusocial organisms that can also be observed in staghorn ferns.