A newly discovered relative of the rubber tree most likely uses _______ as its main and most effective defense against herbivores.

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Latex is a well-known defense mechanism of rubber trees that is used to deter herbivores. Since the newly discovered relative of the rubber tree is closely related, it is likely that it also uses latex as its main and most effective defense.

A Newly Discovered Relative of the Rubber Tree Most Likely