Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
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Chapter 31.4, Problem 3CC
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To propose:
A hypothesis explaining why a population of plants growing in a breezy location is more prone to herbivory by insects than the population of same species of plants growing in shelter.
Concept introduction:
Over the course of evolution, plants have developed elaborate mechanisms to protect themselves from herbivory. This includes chemical defense (release of toxiccompounds like lignins, cannabinoids and more), mechanical defense (thorns, resins and so on), indirect defense (attracting the enemies of the herbivores), camouflaging, mimicry and leaf shedding and colour.
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Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
Ch. 31.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 31.1 - WHAT IF? If a plant has the double mutation ctr...Ch. 31.1 - Prob. 3CCCh. 31.2 - If an enzyme in field-grown soybean leaves is most...Ch. 31.2 - WHAT IF? If a plant flowers in a controlled...Ch. 31.2 - MAKE CONNECTIONS Plants detect the quality of...Ch. 31.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 31.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 31.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 31.4 - Prob. 1CC
Ch. 31.4 - Chewing insects mechanically damage plants and...Ch. 31.4 - Prob. 3CCCh. 31 - The hormone that helps plants respond to drought...Ch. 31 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 31 - Prob. 3TYUCh. 31 - Prob. 4TYUCh. 31 - Prob. 5TYUCh. 31 - Prob. 6TYUCh. 31 - DRAW IT Indicate the response of Arabidopsis to...Ch. 31 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 31 - FOCUS ON EVOLUTION As a general rule,...Ch. 31 - FOCUS ON INTERACTIONS In a short essay (100-150...Ch. 31 - Prob. 11TYU
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