BBC Website on Mimicry

What is the technique deployed by the master mimics of the natural world?

• Aggressive mimicry

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Speed

What is the purpose of the Viceroy butterfly mimicking the bright, flashy colors of the monarch butterfly?

• To confuse other butterflies

• To blend in with the environment

• To attract prey

• To ward off predators

Where was the mimic octopus discovered?

• Serengeti National Park

• Sulawesi, Indonesia

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon Rainforest

What is the male superb lyrebird known for imitating?

• Human voices

• Insect sounds

• Bird songs

• Frog calls

What is the unique hunting technique of the alligator snapping turtle?

• Chasing prey at high speed

• Hunting in packs

• Using camouflage to ambush prey

• Luring prey with its tongue

What is the South African puff adder known for mimicking to lure prey?

• Butterflies

• Ants

• Worms

• Caterpillars

What is the early caterpillar stage of the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar resembling?

• Fruits

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Bird droppings

What is the language of love for fireflies?

• Dancing

• Singing

• Pheromone release

• Luminescent flashing

How many species of spiders mimic the appearance of ants?

• Over 400

• Over 300

• Over 200

• Over 100

What is the model of choice for the bluestriped fangblenny's mimicry?

• Seahorse

• Bluestreak cleaner wrasse

• Angelfish

• Clownfish