AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
page 10 How long do tiny animals hide when they suspect a predator?
A
their whole lives
B
weeks at a time
C
not very long because they are small
D
hours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Animals that hide from predators use camouflage, also known as crypsis, to blend in with their surroundings. Background matching, disruptive coloration and transparency are all aspects of camouflage that help a prey animal hide from predators.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weasels, hawks, wolves, mountain lions, and grizzly bears are all predators. Predators are carnivores, which means their diet consists of meat. Some predators, such as coyotes and bears, are also scavengers, meaning they will eat the carcasses of animals that they didn’t hunt themselves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity, and movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Camouflage is a natural phenomenon used by plants and animals to blend into their environment. Predators and prey alike use camouflage to avoid detection.

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