Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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An experiment to test the hypothesis that rapid leaf movements in Mimosa serve as a defense mechanism.

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It has been hypothesized that the rapid closing of the leaflets is a defense mechanism of the plant. It is believed that the leaflets close in order to prevent the consumption of the plant by the animals.

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