How does the poison ivy protect itself from being eaten by
animals?
Answers
Answered by
2
Answer:
Like its close relatives, poison oak and poison sumac, the plant is distinguished by the powerful skin irritant urushiol. Lacking thorns or tough woody tissue, poison ivy tries to defend itself from its many predators (primarily beetles, caterpillars, and slugs) using this chemical irritant.
Answered by
0
Answer:
Like its close relatives, poison oak and poison sumac, the plant is distinguished by the powerful skin irritant urushiol. Lacking thorns or tough woody tissue, poison ivy tries to defend itself from its many predators (primarily beetles, caterpillars, and slugs) using this chemical irritant.
Similar questions