Using its antennae, the male moth finds female moths by following a trail of airborne chemicals, called pheromones, upwind from the female producing them. This is an example of how living things
A) maintain precise internal conditions.
B) acquire nutrients.
C) detect and respond to stimuli.
D) grow.
E) reproduce.

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Detecting and responding to stimuli is what the male moth is doing by using its antennae to find female moths through the chemical signals (pheromones) they release. This behavior is a response to external stimuli, which is crucial for finding mates and reproducing.

Using Its Antennae, the Male Moth Finds Female Moths by Following