The main force in the development and refinement of prey defenses is/are
A) nutrition.
B) predators.
C) the prey themselves.
D) mate choices.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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Predators provide the selective pressure that drives the development and refinement of prey defenses. Prey need defenses to survive and reproduce, and natural selection favors individuals with effective defenses. Over time, this can lead to the evolution of a variety of prey defenses, such as camouflage, warning coloration, and escape behaviors.

The Main Force in the Development and Refinement of Prey