Most plants defend themselves against herbivory mainly by means of
A) aposematism.
B) crypsis.
C) thorns and spines.
D) silica.
E) chemical defenses.

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Plants defend themselves against herbivory mainly by means of chemical defenses, which include toxins and secondary metabolites. These chemicals can make a plant taste bad or even be poisonous, reducing the likelihood of herbivores consuming them. Other defenses, such as thorns and spines, can also be effective but are less common overall compared to chemical defenses.

Most Plants Defend Themselves Against Herbivory Mainly by Means of