Question

A species that is a mimic will most likely A) produce chemicals that deter predators. B) have a behavior similar to that of a more toxic species. C) resemble its surroundings. D) use bright colors to warn that it is harmful. E) produce "smoke screens."

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is B) have a behavior similar to that of a more toxic species.

Explanation: Mimicry is a resemblance that exists between two organisms or species. When a specie mimics another, it often disguises as another and could be more dangerous. For example, the mimic octopus.

Mimicry can also help a denfeless specie to disguise as one who is very dangerous inorder to scare potential predators.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Mimicry is a phenomenon demonstrated by animals in which a particular specie of organism copy and demonstrate certain behavioral trait of another species or it surrounding in other to survive a predator. For example a certain animal which is harmless may mimic another animal which is poisonous; the predator mistaking it for the poisonous one will avoid it. It happens in some species of sake. So the answer is will have a behavior similar to that of a more toxic species.