Question

1. based on these two graphs, describe what happens to the herbivore community as the number of plant species increases. 3. explain how that might be possible, in spite of what is observed for the aphid in question #1.

Explanation:

For question 2, as the number of plant species increases, from the graphs, both herbivore richness and abundance seem to show some variability around a relatively stable mean, with a statistically - significant relationship (P < 0.001). For question 3, possible explanations could include factors like different feeding preferences of herbivores within the community, availability of other resources, or interactions with predators and competitors.

Answer:

1. As the number of plant species increases, herbivore richness and abundance show variability around a relatively stable mean with a significant statistical relationship.
2. Possible reasons include herbivore feeding preferences, availability of other resources, and interactions with predators and competitors.