Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 52 - Community Ecology - Review - Page 1114: 3

Answer

D

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Inducible defenses protect prey from predation once they are activated, but are not present when predators are absent. Since these defenses are only used when it is necessary, the prey saves time and energy when predators are away.
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