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WAEC Biology 2010 Question 24

Question 24

Adaptation

The following are the major reasons why the butterfly lays eggs under the surface of a leaf except to

  1. A.shade the eggs from the direct rays of the sun.
  2. B.protect the eggs from predators.
  3. C.protect the eggs from being washed away by rain drops.
  4. D.camouflage the eggs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (camouflage the eggs.)

Explanation

The underside of the leaf shelters the eggs from sun, rain and predators; laying them there is not a matter of camouflage colouring.