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, signaling that the plant might be harmful or toxic.
3. Some plants hide by blending into their surroundings or mimicking the appearance of other objects so animals may not notice or recognize them as food.
4. Bugs that touch plants with sticky leaves or stems get trapped in the sticky substance and cannot easily crawl away, which protects the plant from being eaten.
5. Some plants use ants to protect themselves by providing them with shelter or food; in return, the ants chase away or attack pests that come too close to the plant.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading informational text worksheet.
