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How do plants defend themselves against predators?

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Plants have various ways to defend themselves against predators. Some examples include:

  1. Producing chemical defenses like toxins or repellents.
  2. Growing thorns, spines, or prickles to deter herbivores.
  3. Releasing volatile organic compounds to attract predators of their predators.
  4. Mimicking other plants or objects to avoid being eaten.
  5. Developing tough or thick leaves to make them harder to consume.

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