There is evidence that some plants respond to herbivore attacks by increasing the production of chemicals known to deter herbivory.What would this be an example of?
A) Interspecific competition
B) An obligate response
C) Exploitation
D) An inducible defense

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The described behavior is an example of an inducible defense mechanism, where the plant increases production of chemicals to deter herbivores in response to an attack.

There Is Evidence That Some Plants Respond to Herbivore Attacks