Types of Camouflage

Military uniforms simulate the types of camouflage used by animals. In this context, what does “simulate” mean?

• Disguise

• Exaggerate

• Imitate

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What is the primary purpose of camouflage in animals?

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To regulate body temperature

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Which type of camouflage involves an animal changing its color to match its surroundings?

• Mimicry

• Disruptive coloration

• Cryptic coloration

• Countershading

What is mimicry in the context of camouflage?

• An animal mimicking the behavior of another species

• An animal changing its color to match its environment

• An animal resembling another species to avoid predators

• An animal using sound to confuse predators

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Which of the following animals is known for using disruptive coloration as a form of camouflage?

• Zebra

• Chameleon

• Octopus

• Polar bear

How does countershading help animals in camouflage?

• By making them appear larger

• By making them appear smaller

• By making them blend with the sky when viewed from below and the ground when viewed from above

• By making them look like another species

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Which of the following is an example of an animal using background matching as a camouflage technique?

• A stick insect resembling a twig

• A lion hiding in tall grass

• A frog changing color to match leaves

• A fish with a shiny belly

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What is the difference between camouflage and mimicry?

• Camouflage is for hiding, mimicry is for attracting

• Camouflage involves blending in, mimicry involves looking like another species

• Camouflage is a learned behavior, mimicry is instinctual

• Camouflage is used by predators, mimicry is used by prey

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Which type of camouflage is used by animals that have a pattern that breaks up their outline?

• Cryptic coloration

• Disruptive coloration

• Countershading

• Mimicry

What is the role of chromatophores in camouflage?

• They help animals change their shape

• They help animals change their color

• They help animals change their size

• They help animals change their texture