Question

Some species in the weasel family, such as skunks, protect themselves by spraying a foul-smelling musk oil when threatened. Why would a spray defense be a useful mechanism for a species? A) Predators would confuse the species with others that produce foul smells. B) Spray can turn a predator away before an individual is harmed. C) It is hard for other species to mimic a spraying defense. D) There is no known defense against foul-smelling sprays.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.