The figure shows the evolutionary diversification of the largest clade of herbivorous beetles with the group of plants on which they specialize.Choose the true statements about the evolution of species richness in herbivorous beetles.
A)Feeding on conifers evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms.
B)Feeding on cycads evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms.
C)Diversification of the angiosperms may have led to diversification of herbivorous beetles.
D)The multiple,independent evolution of herbivory in beetles is closely linked to their great species richness.

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The figure shows the evolutionary diversification of the largest clade of herbivorous beetles with the group of plants on which they specialize.Choose the true statements about the evolution of species richness in herbivorous beetles.  
A)Feeding on conifers evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms. 
B)Feeding on cycads evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms. 
C)Diversification of the angiosperms may have led to diversification of herbivorous beetles. 
D)The multiple,independent evolution of herbivory in beetles is closely linked to their great species richness.

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The Answer of The figure shows the evolutionary diversification of the largest clade of herbivorous beetles with the group of plants on which they specialize.Choose the true statements about the evolution of species richness in herbivorous beetles.  
A)Feeding on conifers evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms. 
B)Feeding on cycads evolved earlier than feeding on angiosperms. 
C)Diversification of the angiosperms may have led to diversification of herbivorous beetles. 
D)The multiple,independent evolution of herbivory in beetles is closely linked to their great species richness.

The Figure Shows the Evolutionary Diversification of the Largest Clade