A fern plant is growing in the forest by Scott's house. The leaves of the fern plant are small and green. Scott often finds small caterpillars eating the leaves of the fern plant. Which of the following is an inherited characteristic of the fern plant? A. The shape of the fern plant’s leaves.
B. The location of the fern plant inside the forest.
C. The distance of the fern plant from Scott’s house.
D. The number of leaves that are eaten by caterpillars.