Misconception

Reference*

Plants cannot defend themselves against herbivores.

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Spices don't have any particular function in plants.

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Some plants produce caffeine because they need it for their own metabolism.

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Plants cannot defend themselves against pathogens.

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Except for plant toxins, the quality of food for herbivores is the same as that for carnivores.

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Most insect herbivores will eat a variety of plant species.

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*Complete references are available on the Resources Page.

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