In the rainforests of Ecuador, there is a plant with an odd look. The wide leaves of this plant have areas of white color that look a little like mold. These white spots also look like moth larvae. Scientists believe the plants developed these spots because real moths will not lay their eggs on plants that already have moth larvae. It is a form of defense. The white spots mean that the plant cannot turn as much sunlight into food, though. Only the green part of the leaf can do that.
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Which of these is an effect of the plant having the white spots?
A.
Moths will eat the leaves of the plant.
B.
Moths will not lay eggs on it.
C.
The moth larvae will go to another plant.
D.
The plant are able to make more food.