Question 49
AdaptationThe brightly coloured eye spots on the hind wings of a moth are an example of
- A.crypsis
- B.mimicry
- C.warning colouration
- D.distruptive colouration.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (mimicry)
Explanation
The eye spots imitate the eyes of a large animal such as an owl. When the moth flashes them, predators are startled, so this is a form of mimicry.