1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
White raven [17]
2 years ago
11

The sharp, inch-long thorns of the crown-of-thorns sea star are its spines. These spines, unlike those of most other sea stars,

contain a potent toxin. If it were discovered that crown-of-thorns sea stars do not make this toxin themselves, then the most likely alternative would be that this toxin is _____.
A) derived from the nematocysts of its prey
B) absorbed from the surrounding seawater
C) an endotoxin of cellulose-digesting bacteria that inhabit the sea star's digestive glands
D) injected into individual thorns by mutualistic corals which live on the aboral surfaces of these sea stars
Biology
1 answer:
vitfil [10]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The answer is A) derived from the nematocysts of its prey.

Explanation:

Sea stars mostly eat cnidarians (mollusks) which can contain a large number of nematocysts in their bodies. Therefore it would be possible that this toxin is absorbed from the prey.

You might be interested in
Spina bifida can happen when:
DENIUS [597]

Answer:

2

Explanation:

5 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Give one possible explanation for why the graph drops after 18 hours
tekilochka [14]

Answer:

nothing is happening

Explanation:

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which question can be answered using the scientific process ?
Monica [59]
C. How long does it take a paper bag to break down?
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
A species of butterfly lives in a warm climate. The butterflies feed on the nectar of tropical flowers. Birds eat the butterflie
kirill115 [55]

Answer:

You didn't give options to choose from so I'll just wing it.

Over-predation will most likely be the cause of the extinction of the butterflies

Explanation:

Since the birds are preying on them, their population will most likely go extinct because of the birds.

3 0
2 years ago
Why do farmers use fertiizers and what is a limiting nutrient?
arsen [322]
I know why farmers use fertilizers..... to provide nutrition for the plant
8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Which of the following is considered an arid biome? a. grassland b. desert c. savanna d. rainforest
    7·2 answers
  • If you ate bacon and frie eggs for breakfast, the largest amount of energy would come from the
    13·1 answer
  • As líquid water freezes, the molecules take up more space than aqua water What do you think would happen if frozen water molecul
    10·1 answer
  • A cell with a predominance of rough endoplasmic reticulum is most likely ________. A) producing large quantities of proteins for
    6·1 answer
  • How does nuclear fusion energy reach earth
    13·1 answer
  • Which statement correctly describes a scientific theory?
    14·2 answers
  • The physical characteristics of an organism that result from its genes are referred to as its
    15·1 answer
  • A key should be parallel. An example of parallel choices is _____
    7·1 answer
  • What is the pathway of the respiratory system?
    7·1 answer
  • Which product is made from a renewable resource?
    5·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!