Which of the following is most likely to evolve specialized detoxification systems?
A) A mammalian herbivore that eats a variety of plant species
B) An avian predator
C) An insect whose larvae feed from the leaves from a single host plant
D) A bumblebee that obtains nectar while pollinating flowers
E) A tick that lives as an ectoparasite

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An insect whose larvae feed from the leaves from a single host plant is most likely to evolve specialized detoxification systems because they are exposed to the same toxins repeatedly, which can lead to the evolution of resistance and specialized enzymes for detoxification.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Evolve Specialized