Asked by Danielle Harris on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following is an adaptation that enables cephalopods to escape from their predators?
A) torsion
B) a hard shell
C) a modified radula
D) rapidly changing colors
E) poisonous salivary secretions
Cephalopods
A class of mollusks that includes octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, known for their advanced nervous systems and ability to change color.
Torsion
The twisting of the visceral mass characteristic of gastropod mollusks.
Radula
A rasplike structure in the digestive tract of chitons, snails, squids, and certain other mollusks.
- Acquire knowledge on the ecological contributions and adaptations of marine invertebrates, emphasizing their feeding processes and predator evasion techniques.
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sienna stephanApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Cephalopods, such as squids and octopuses, can rapidly change their skin color and pattern to blend into their surroundings or startle predators, aiding in their escape.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the ecological contributions and adaptations of marine invertebrates, emphasizing their feeding processes and predator evasion techniques.