Which of the following statements about herbivory is true?
A) Most insects are specialized herbivores, usually feeding from one or a few host plants.
B) Most vertebrates are specialized herbivores, usually feeding from one or a few host plants.
C) In most natural ecosystems, insects usually remove less than 20 percent of plant biomass.
D) Both a and b
E) Both a and c

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Option A and B are incorrect because although many insects are specialized herbivores, most vertebrates are not. Option C is partially correct, but in fact, herbivory can vary widely between ecosystems. Option E is the best choice because both statements, that most insects are specialized herbivores and that insects usually remove less than 20 percent of plant biomass in most natural ecosystems, are accurate.

Which of the Following Statements About Herbivory Is True