WAEC Biology 2015 Question 49

Question 49

Adaptation

In explaining the term camouflage to a class, the diagram below showing four varieties, P, Q, R and S of the same species of fish living amongst water plants in a river was used. Which of the varieties is most likely to outlive the others?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.P
  2. B.Q
  3. C.R
  4. D.S.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Q)

Explanation

Q is covered in spots like the spotted water plants, so it blends in (camouflage) and predators find it hardest to see.