WAEC Biology 1997 Question 60

Question 60

Adaptation

Which of the following behavioural patterns describes adaptive colouration?

  1. A.Counter shading
  2. B.Hibernation
  3. C.Aestivation
  4. D.Aggregation
  5. E.Migration
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Answer: A (Counter shading)

Explanation

Counter shading (dark back, pale belly) hides an animal; the others are not colour features.