Which of the following is most likely to be an example of an induced response?
A) bright colors on the wings of a toxic butterfly
B) spines on a cactus habitually exposed to grazing
C) brightly colored flowers on a rosebush
D) color patterns on a poisonous snake

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Induced responses are adaptations that are triggered by environmental stimuli. In the case of spines on a cactus, they are induced by the habitually exposure to grazing by animals. This adaptation helps the cactus to defend itself against herbivores. The other choices are examples of warning coloration or aposematism (A and D) and the attraction of pollinators (C), respectively.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be an Example