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The Canby’s dropwort grows in wetlands in Georgia. It is an endangered plant because wetlands have been cleared for agriculture and construction. The larvae of the black swallowtail butterfly eat this plant.

What would MOST LIKELY happen to the black swallowtail butterfly if these plants continue to decrease?
A) The number of butterflies will drop.
B) The number of larvae will not change.
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C) The larvae will find other plants to eat.
D) The butterflies will lay their eggs on other plants.

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A) The number of butterflies will drop.

Answer: Option A

Explanation: The number of butterflies will drop, as the larvae of swallowtail butterfly eat this plant. The plant will decrease in huge amount.

One because of habitat loss as the the wetlands in Georgia have been cleared due to agriculture and construction.

Secondly, the endangered plant is being eaten by the larvae so there will be a decrease in the population of the plant.

The number of butterflies will drop because the plant population will decrease.

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