Answer:
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Percent increase between years 1 and 2:
(5,780 – 3,845) ÷ 3,845 = 0.50 = 50% increase
Percent increase between years 2 and 3:
(15,804 – 5,780) ÷ 5,780 = 1.73 = 173% increase
Percent increase between years 3 and 4:
(52,350 – 15,804) ÷ 15,804 = 2.31 = 231% increase
Due to the moths light color it won't be able to blend in with the darkly colored trees therefore being easily seen by predators.
The plant will no longer be able to transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant