Animal Tricksters!

Animal Tricksters!

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores mimicry in the animal kingdom, where animals imitate others for survival. Some animals, like the owl butterfly, use mimicry to avoid predators by resembling more dangerous creatures. Others, like certain insects, mimic bees to deter predators. Non-venomous snakes mimic venomous ones to avoid threats. Additionally, some predators use mimicry to lure prey, such as the sabretooth blenny, which imitates cleaner fish to get close to its target. Mimicry serves various purposes, from protection to predation.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between the coral snake and the scarlet king snake in terms of mimicry?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the sabretooth blenny use mimicry to its advantage?

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