Some species have evolved warning coloration,which ____.
A) blinds their prey
B) makes them look large and intimidating
C) signals that they are about to attack
D) advertises that they are bad-tasting,bad-smelling,or stinging
E) signals to others in their group that they should flee

Question

​Some species have evolved warning coloration,which ____.
A) ​blinds their prey
B) ​makes them look large and intimidating
C) ​signals that they are about to attack
D) ​advertises that they are bad-tasting,bad-smelling,or stinging
E) ​signals to others in their group that they should flee

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warning coloration is a visual signal that advertises to predators that the species possessing it is bad-tasting, bad-smelling, or stinging, and is therefore not worth attacking or consuming. This adaptation helps these species avoid predation and survive longer.

​Some Species Have Evolved Warning Coloration,which ____

Some Species Have Evolved Warning Coloration,which ____