MyView 4.1 "Animal Mimics" Online Practice Part 3

What is self-mimicry? (part 3)

• It's when animals change colors to blend into their environment.

• Animals have body parts that mimic other parts of their own bodies.

• It occurs when animals mimic the sounds or speed of other species.

How does the frogmouth catfish use self-mimicry? (part 3)

• It uses self-mimicry by changing its color to match the riverbed.

• It uses a part of its body to mimic food to attract prey.

• It uses self-mimicry by making sounds similar to other fish to lure prey.

1. Which detail helps us understand why self-mimicry is important? (part 3)

• 0. How the frogmouth catfish tricks other fish.

• 0. Some poisonous frogs have bright colors.

• 0. “Have you ever looked at a caterpillar and wonder which end was its head?”

Which is an example of self-mimicry? (quiz)

• Toxic skin is an example of self-mimicry.

• Eyespots are an example of self-mimicry.

• Copying another snake is an example self-mimicry.

How does the frogmouth catfish catch its food? (quiz)

• They wiggle from side to side to look like snakes.

• It is the same color as other poisonous fish.

• It has something on its tongue that looks like food fish like to eat, and sticks its, tongue out.

Why do some animals have eyespots? (part 3)

• They use eyespots to attract mates during their breeding season.

• They have eyes spots to look more colorful and attractive in their habitat.

• They use eyespots to confuse or scare away predators.

How do large eyespots keep animals safe? (quiz)

• The eyespots are extra eyes that can see the predators.

• The eyespots are poisonous.

• The eyespots scare away predators.

What are the most important details about eyespots? (part 3)

• They are found on many species and can confuse predators.

• Eyespots can help communicate between animals or insects.

• They can change color depending on the environment to keep the owners safe.

What warns predators that a poison dart frog is poisonous? (quiz)

• Their small size warns predators they are dangerous.

• Their bright skin warns predators they are poisonous.

• Their black skin warns predators they are poisonous.

How do body-part mimics keep themselves safe? (part 3)

• They mimic other animals actions, such as running, to keep safe.

• They mimic their important parts, such as the head, to draw attention away.

• They mimic other animals colors or markings, such as colored bands, to fool the predators.