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assessment questions
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question 21
how does the author develop his claim that staghorn ferns are most likely eusocial?
a. by discussing plants other than staghorn ferns that are eusocial
b. by describing how certain traits of eusocial organisms apply to staghorn ferns
c. by explaining how staghorn ferns have changed over time to become eusocial
d. by suggesting that most plants are eusocial

Explanation:

To develop the claim that staghorn ferns are eusocial, the most logical way is to show how the traits of eusocial organisms are applicable to staghorn ferns. Discussing other eusocial plants (A) doesn't directly prove staghorn ferns are eusocial. Explaining how they changed over - time to become eusocial (C) isn't mentioned as a common way to develop the claim in general. Suggesting most plants are eusocial (D) is too broad and doesn't specifically target staghorn ferns.

Answer:

B. by describing how certain traits of eusocial organisms apply to staghorn ferns