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Butterflies are often observed in grassy areas with many flowering plants. They have a long thin, structure called a proboscis, which is used to collect nectar from flowers. Which statement best describes how butterflies would survive in a new area with some tall trees and very few flowering plants?

A Butterflies would survive well in the new area because they rely on other butterflies for food.

B Butterflies would survive well in the new area because trees provide shade for the butterflies.

C Butterflies would not survive well in the new area because they eat food produced by the flowering plants.

D Butterflies would not survive well in the new area because the trees would block the sunlight they need to produce energy.​

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C

This is because butterflies use flowering plants as a main food source, and if taken away from them it can be fatal.
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