The creosote bush exhibit ____, an adaptation that evolved as a response to their biotic environment

a. chemical defenses to deter carnivores
b. 9,chemical defenses to deter herbivores
c. drought tolerance
d. high success rates of seed germination
e. low rates of clonal asexual reproduction


ANSWER: b

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