An example of a specific adaptation against predation is ____.
A) photosynthetic dinoflagellates providing sugars to corals
B) eagles and foxes fighting over a carcass
C) two species of Paramecium feeding on bacteria
D) sundew plants and wolf spiders competing for food
E) a skunk squirting foul-smelling, irritating repellents

Question

An example of a specific adaptation against predation is ____.​
A) ​photosynthetic dinoflagellates providing sugars to corals
B) ​eagles and foxes fighting over a carcass
C) ​two species of Paramecium feeding on bacteria
D) ​sundew plants and wolf spiders competing for food
E) ​a skunk squirting foul-smelling, irritating repellents

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Skunks have developed the ability to squirt a foul-smelling and irritating substance as a specific adaptation to deter predators, making choice E the correct answer.

An Example of a Specific Adaptation Against Predation Is ____