Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the chemical defense system of bombardier beetles?
A) Two benign chemicals exist in two separate glands; when combined, the new chemical becomes noxious.
B) The chemical defense is both acidic and can reach temperatures upwards of 100°C.
C) The chemicals are derived from the beetles' diet.
D) Beetles can aim the chemical spray very effectively.
E) The act of spraying the hot chemical is a derived trait.
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