Question

question 20 which quotation from the passage explains why staghorn ferns likely share resources? a. \he likens the fern colonies to an upside - down umbrella. some with long, green, waxy strap fronds appeared to direct rainwater to the center of the clump.\ (paragraph 4) b. \earlier studies conducted by other scientists had found networks of roots running throughout the colony.\ (paragraph 10) c. \the society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water and nutrients.\ (paragraph 14) d. \the epiphyte lifestyle certainly facilitates group living, he adds. and group living is where all social stories start.\ (paragraph 15)

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes how fronds direct rainwater, not why they share resources.
• Option B mentions root networks but not the reason for resource sharing.
• Option C directly states that the plant society allows sharing of scarce water and nutrients, which explains why they share resources.
• Option D talks about group living starting social stories, not resource sharing reason.

Answer:

C. "The society these plants create allows all members to share scarce supplies of water and nutrients." (Paragraph 14)