According to the phytochemical coevolution theory,
A) most herbivorous insects are generalists.
B) plant secondary compounds are universally toxic.
C) plants with novel secondary compounds can diversify into new species.
D) insects cannot adapt to some secondary compounds.
E) none of the above

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The phytochemical coevolution theory suggests that plants with novel secondary compounds can lead to the diversification of new species as they adapt to these compounds, creating new ecological niches.

According to the Phytochemical Coevolution Theory