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In the mistletoe/cactus/bird paper, which of these was a response of the cactus to mistletoe seed deposition? a. nothing b. decreased bird visits c. decreased spine length d. increased spine length

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In the mistletoe/cactus/bird paper, which of these was a response of the cactus to mistletoe seed deposition?
a. nothing
b. decreased bird visits
c. decreased spine length
d. increased spine length

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