Mimicry

A Viceroy butterfly looking like a bright colored poisonous Monarch butterfly is an example of __________.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

• protective resemblance

What is it called when an animal looks like another animal?

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Disguise

• Pretend

What animal does the butterfly mimic?

• Bird

• Owl

• Superhero

• Astronaut

Why does the butterfly mimic owl eyes?

• To scare birds away

• To attract other butterflies

• To hide from predators

• To find food

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Which snake is harmless but mimics the coral snake?

• Scarlet kingsnake

• Green mamba

• Black mamba

• Rattlesnake

Which of the following is an example of mimicry in the animal kingdom?

• A chameleon changing color to blend in with its surroundings

• A stick insect resembling a twig

• A moth with wing patterns that look like owl eyes

• A frog that can inflate its body to appear larger

What is the primary purpose of mimicry in animals?

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To regulate body temperature

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Which of the following is a classic example of Batesian mimicry?

• A harmless snake mimicking a venomous snake

• A predator mimicking its prey

• A plant mimicking a rock

• A bird mimicking a mammal

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In an experiment, scientists observed that certain butterflies mimic the wing patterns of toxic species. What is the likely hypothesis for this observation?

• The mimic butterflies are trying to attract mates

• The mimic butterflies are trying to scare away predators

• The mimic butterflies are trying to find food

• The mimic butterflies are trying to regulate their body temperature

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Which of the following is NOT a form of mimicry?

• A non-poisonous frog mimicking a poisonous frog

• A flower that looks like a bee

• A fish that changes color to match its environment

• A bird that sings like another species