Animal Camouflage and Mimicry

Which picture is an example of mimicry?

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The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.

• behavior.

• migration.

• camouflage.

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A Viceroy butterfly looking like a bright colored poisonous Monarch butterfly is an example of __________.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

• protective resemblance

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

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Some butterflies have spots on their wings that look like snake eyes. This is called

• A pretty butterfly

• Instinct

• Learned Behavior

• mimicry

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If an animal hides by looking like another living thing, which adaptation does it have?

• feathers

• mimicry

• camouflage

• blubber

Which of the following creatures uses camouflage as an adaptation?

• leafy sea dragon

• Indian leaf butterfly

• chameleon

• arctic fox

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Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• A chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings

• A butterfly with wings that resemble a leaf

• A stick insect that looks like a twig

• All of the above

What is the primary purpose of mimicry in animals?

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To regulate body temperature

Which animal is known for using mimicry to avoid predators?

• Monarch butterfly

• Viceroy butterfly

• Chameleon

• Leafy sea dragon

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