Some plants may be able to compensate for the loss of leaves to herbivores by increasing the rate of photosynthesis in remaining leaves.

Name: Some plants may be able to compensate for the loss of leaves to herbivores by increasing the rate of photosynthesis in remaining leaves.
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This is true. It is a defense mechanism called "compensation" where plants increase the photosynthetic rate in remaining leaves to offset the loss of leaves to herbivores.

Some Plants May Be Able to Compensate for the Loss