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A prey develops defence against a predator, Justify the statement with two example in plants.

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To justify the statement "A prey develops defense against a predator" with two examples in plants, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Predation - Predation is an ecological interaction where one organism (the predator) feeds on another organism (the prey). In this context, plants can be considered prey to herbivores (plant-eating animals). ### Step 2: Defense Mechanisms in Plants - To survive predation, plants have evolved various defense mechanisms. These can be broadly categorized into morphological defenses (physical structures) and chemical defenses (toxic compounds). ...
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