Plant Responses to herbivory

Question 1

Plant responses to herbitory - what happens when chemical are released?

Answer 1

• bitter/bad tasting
• toxic

Question 2

Plant responses to herbitory - example of a chemical

Answer 2

• Tannins -> toxic -> Inhibit enzyme in insects
  Alkeloids e.g. caffeine and cocaine
  attract herbivores - attract wasps to eat caterpillars

Question 3

Plant responses to herbitory - give examples of sting or thornes

Answer 3

• e.g. stinging nettles such as roses

Question 4

Plant responses to herbitory - how does folding leaves work?

Answer 4

• folds leaves in half quickly
• dislodge small insect herbivores

Question 5

Plant responses to herbitory - example of folding leaves?

Answer 5

• mimosa