What Type of Plants are Naturally Selected When Grazing Animals

Question

What type of plants are naturally selected when grazing animals eat the tops of plants?
A) plants that don't reproduce via flowers
B) plants that grow from the tip of the plant
C) plants that grow from the base of the plant
D) plants that can grow only after a fire burns the top of the plant

Accepted Answer

Grazing animals tend to eat the tops of plants, which leaves the base of the plant intact. Therefore, plants that can grow from the base are more likely to survive and reproduce. This leads to natural selection of plants that are able to regrow from the base, such as grasses and some herbs.