Plants Have Evolved Characteristics that Deter Herbivores
Most plants are sessile; they cannot move. Thus, avoiding predation requires adaptations that discourage being selected by herbivores. The array of characteristics used by plants to deter herbivores includes both structural and other defenses. Structural defenses, such as hairy leaves, thorns, and spines, can discourage feeding (Figure 14.23), thereby reducing the amount of tissues removed […]
