Choose the option with the most suitable pair of words to fill in the blanks.
The researcher____ the resilience of the hermits to the hardy ____ that survive even in the coldest climates.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The first blank requires a verb that means "compares" or "shows as being like". The word "likens" fits this meaning. The second blank requires a noun to describe the "hardy" things that survive in cold climates. "Lichens" are a type of hardy composite organism that fits this description.