Plants with Weapons!

Squeaks and I enjoy watching animals eat outside. We observed a bird, a frog, and a deer. The deer avoided a plant, which led us to discover it was a dogwood tree with sticky latex as a defense. Plants use various defenses like thorns, chemicals, and smells to deter animals. Some plants are even poisonous. Animals adapt to these defenses, and plants continue to evolve new strategies. We can learn about these interactions by observing nature.

Can you name some other plant defenses mentioned in the text?

What are some ways animals adapt to eat plants with defenses?