The Himalayan balsam plant makes seeds in pods and releases them when it is ready, while the Surinam toad absorbs its eggs into its own back until they are ready to come out. How are the adaptations of the balsam and the toad similar? A: They are behaviors that allow the plant and the animal to reproduce through shorter life cycles.

B: They are behaviors that protect the plant and the animal from predators.

C: They are life cycle differences that protect the offspring and help them to survive.

D: They are physical characteristics that allow the offspring to survive in cold weather conditions.