In many tropical ecosystems, certain species of paper wasps construct their nests in close proximity to highly aggressive dolichoderine ant colonies, utilizing the ants' territorial behavior as a shield against larger predators. ________ the wasps must synthesize chemical compounds that mimic the host colony's cuticular hydrocarbons to prevent these indiscriminate predators from attacking them.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- ABy contrast,
- BFurthermore,
- Consequently,Cevap
- DSubsequently,
Cevap
The transition 'Consequently,' is the correct choice because it logically links the cause (wasps nesting near aggressive ants) with the effect (wasps needing to synthesize chemical mimicry to survive).
The first sentence explains that paper wasps nest near aggressive ants to use them as a shield against predators. The second sentence explains that, because these ants are aggressive, the wasps must synthesize a chemical mimic to avoid being attacked. The relationship is cause-and-effect (the nesting choice causes the need for chemical mimicry). Therefore, the cause-and-effect transition 'consequently' is the most logical choice.
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Identifying cause-and-effect relationships between sentences to select the appropriate logical transition.