Question

Owl butterflies feed on mostly fruit, and owls feed on small animals. The images show an owl butterfly and an owl. How does the adaptation shown in the image improve the butterfly’s chances of survival? (you can choose multiple)
A. The adaptation protects it from predators.
B. The adaptation increases its ability to camouflage.
C. The adaptation regulates homeostasis.
D.The adaptation improves its chances of getting food.
E.The adaptation allows it to reproduce.

Answer 1

Answer:

The adaptation in owl butterfly helps it to camouflage and also protects it from predators. Adaptations allow organisms to be better suited to their environment. So the answer is both 'A' and 'B' .

Explanation:

Owl butterfly use the concept of mimicry. It is a form of adaptation in which they fool the predator in thinking that they are owls and not butterflies. These butterflies have eyespots under their wings. By flashing them they look like the eyes of an owl.

Since owls feed on small animals, and small animals feed on butterflies, the owl butterflies protect themselves from predators. The small animals thinking that the butterfly is an owl, run away instead of coming closer. This way these small insects camouflage and protect themselves.