1. Cacti and roses have sharp spikes or thorns to protect themselves from animals that might try to eat them.
2. Animals avoid eating plants that taste bad because the unpleasant flavor acts as a deterrent, helping the plant survive by discouraging being eaten.
3. Some plants hide by blending into their surroundings or mimicking the appearance of other objects, making it harder for animals to notice or recognize them as food.
4. Bugs that touch plants with sticky leaves or stems get trapped in the sticky substance and can’t crawl away, which protects the plant from being eaten or damaged.
5. Some plants use ants to protect themselves by forming partnerships with them; the ants live on the plants and chase away or attack pests that might harm the plants.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of informational text worksheet middle school.
