You find a series of related plants with chewed leaves growing in a defined area.You determine that this is the work of an herbivore specialist that feeds on a few closely related species and removes only a small percentage of the plant tissue without killing the plant.This herbivore is most likely

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Insects are known to be herbivores that specialize in feeding on specific plant species or families. They often remove only a small percentage of plant tissue without killing the plant, and can be found chewing on the leaves of closely related plant species within a defined area. Small vertebrates, such as rodents or rabbits, are also known to be herbivores but may cause more damage to plants compared to insects. Large vertebrates, such as deer or elephants, may also be herbivores but are unlikely to specialize on a few closely related plant species. Invertebrates other than insects may also feed on plants, but the description of the feeding behavior points to an insect as the most likely herbivore in this scenario. Flying ability is not a relevant factor in this case.

You Find a Series of Related Plants with Chewed Leaves