MyView 4.1 "Animal Mimics" Online Practice Part 3

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What is self-mimicry?

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Self-mimicry is when animals have body parts that mimic other parts of their own bodies.

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Why is self-mimicry important for animals?

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Self-mimicry is important because it can help animals avoid predation, as seen in how the frogmouth catfish tricks other fish.

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What is an example of self-mimicry in animals?

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Eyespots are an example of self-mimicry.

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What text structure is used in the sentence: 'This mimicry saves the snakes because a bird trying to eat the snake might not bite the head'?

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The text structure is cause and effect.

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How does the frogmouth catfish utilize self-mimicry?

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The frogmouth catfish uses a part of its body to mimic food to attract prey.

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What is mimicry in the context of animal behavior?

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Mimicry is a survival strategy where an animal evolves to resemble another organism or object to gain an advantage.

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What role do eyespots play in self-mimicry?

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Eyespots can distract predators or mislead them about the animal's actual head location.

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Can self-mimicry be found in other species besides fish?

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Yes, self-mimicry can be found in various species, including insects and reptiles.

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What is the difference between self-mimicry and mimicry of other species?

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Self-mimicry involves an animal mimicking its own body parts, while mimicry of other species involves resembling different organisms.

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How does self-mimicry contribute to an animal's survival?

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Self-mimicry can confuse predators, making it harder for them to successfully attack.