Succession

Question 1

Effects of herbivory on plants

Answer 1

-growth rate reduced by 25%
-young leaves are consumed first since they have more nutrients
-defoliation (exposure)
-loss of plant vigour (plant activity)

Question 2

What defenses do plants have against herbivores?

Answer 2

-plant structure (ex: thorns)
-chemical defenses (ex: unpleasant odours, drug effects, irritation)