When Herbivore Numbers Drop, Plants Lower Their Thorny Defenses



By SINDYA N. BHANOO

Scientists studied trees in Kenya to try to determine what allows plants to thrive: protecting themselves with thorns or moving to areas with fewer predators.

Published: October 21, 2014 at 12:00AM

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