Animal Mimics

What is mimicry?

• a) The ability to hide in the environment

• b) The ability to look or act like another animal

• c) The ability to hunt other species

• d) The ability to run faster than predators

What is the purpose of mimicry for animals?

• a) To attract prey

• b) To communicate with their species

• c) To avoid predators and survive longer

• d) To migrate to safer areas

What are animals that mimic others called?

• a) Predators

• b) Models

• c) Mimics

• d) Species

What are the animals being copied in mimicry called?

• a) Models

• b) Mimics

• c) Prey

• d) Predators

What does the word "species" mean in the text?

• a) Groups of animals that mimic others

• b) Categories of living things

• c) Groups of predators

• d) Types of food sources

Which of the following is a cause of mimicry?

• a) The need to avoid predators

• b) The need to attract mates

• c) The need to find food

• d) The need to migrate

Which of the following describes an effect of mimicry?

• a) Mimics live longer by fooling predators.

• b) Mimics become stronger predators.

• c) Mimics attract other animals for survival.

• d) Mimics lose their ability to adapt over time.