Camouflage Adaptations

What is camouflage?

• The use of color, shape, or pattern to blend in with the surrounding environment.

• The use of bright colors to stand out in the environment

• A type of military strategy

• The ability to change shape at will

Name one animal that uses camouflage as a defense mechanism.

• Elephant

• Penguin

• Giraffe

• Chameleon

How does a chameleon change its color to blend in with its surroundings?

• Chameleons adjust special cells called chromatophores in their skin.

• Chameleons have invisible cloaks to blend in

• Chameleons can change their color by thinking about it

• Chameleons use magic to change their color

Explain how the Arctic fox's white fur helps it to camouflage in its environment.

• Blends in with the snowy environment

• Stands out in the snow

• Struggles to blend in with the environment

• Attracts predators with its white fur

What is disruptive coloration and how does it help animals to camouflage?

• Disruptive coloration makes animals stand out and be easily spotted by predators or prey.

• Disruptive coloration has no effect on an animal's ability to blend in with its surroundings.

• Disruptive coloration only works at night and is ineffective during the day.

• Disruptive coloration helps animals to blend in with their surroundings and avoid being seen by predators or prey.

Describe one way in which a stick insect uses camouflage to avoid predators.

• Changing colors like a chameleon

• Blending in with twigs and branches

• Hiding in burrows underground

• Flashing bright colors to startle predators

How do animals use mimicry as a form of camouflage?

• By imitating the appearance of other objects or organisms in their environment

• By wearing bright colors to stand out

• By hiding in plain sight without any mimicry

• By making loud noises to scare predators

Explain how the leaf-tailed gecko's appearance helps it to blend in with its habitat.

• It has large wings to fly away quickly

• It has bright neon colors to stand out

• It can change color like a chameleon

• It resembles the surrounding leaves and branches.

What is background matching and how does it help animals to camouflage?

• Background matching helps animals to camouflage by blending in with their surroundings, making it difficult for predators or prey to spot them.

• Background matching is a process where animals intentionally choose bright and contrasting colors to blend in with their surroundings, making it easier for predators or prey to spot them.

• Background matching helps animals to camouflage by making them stand out from their surroundings, making it easier for predators or prey to spot them.

• Background matching is a technique where animals change their colors to match their surroundings, but it doesn't really help them to camouflage.

Name one adaptation that helps a tiger to camouflage in the grasslands.

• Spotted coat

• Solid black coat

• Bright orange coat

• Striped coat