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Chapter 16, Problem 11WIO
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The reason why it is advantageous for a shrub species to prevent mammals but not any bird from having or eating its fruits.
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A species of a shrub (spurge-laurel) produces berries that are very harmful to mammals and can cause internal bleeding and death. Some birds can eat these berries without getting harmed.
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