Question

Insects are the largest animal group on earth. About $25-30$% of the insect species are known to be herbivores. In Spite of such huge herbivore pressure, globally, green plants have persisted. One possible reason for this persistance is

• A. Food preference of insects has sended to change with time
• B. Herbivore insects have become inefficient fooders of green plants
• C. Herbivore population has been kept in control by predators
• D. Decline in reproduction of herbivores with time

Answer 1

The correct option is C Herbivore population has been kept in control by predators

Herbivores are the group of animals that derive their nutrients from plants and plants products. With 25-30% of the insect species the largest animal group on earth being herbivorous, the green plants managed to survive. While the green plants have evolved several adaptations to survive the impact of herbivores, the population of terrestrial herbivorous arthropods are kept under control by high order predators.

So, the correct answer is option C.