Asked by youhaan kapadia on Jun 18, 2024

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Four of the five answers listed below are examples of prey defense. Select the exception.

A) display behavior
B) chemicals
C) camouflage
D) resource partitioning
E) mimicry

Resource Partitioning

Evolutionary process whereby species become adapted in different ways to access different portions of a limited resource; allows species with similar needs to coexist.

Prey Defense

Strategies and adaptations developed by prey animals to evade, deter, or escape from predators.

Camouflage

Camouflage is a strategy used by animals, plants, and other organisms to blend in with their surroundings to hide from predators or to ambush prey.

  • Identify different defensive strategies employed by prey to counteract predators.
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Mathew SilvaJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Resource partitioning refers to the way different species use a shared resource to avoid competition. It is not an example of prey defense. The other choices, display behavior, chemicals, camouflage, and mimicry, are all examples of ways that prey organisms can defend themselves against predators.