Defensive mimicry is used by many animals to avoid predators. An example of defensive mimicry is
A) animals that lose part of their body to avoid capture.
B) animals that blend with their surroundings and so are not seen by predators.
C) animals that secrete odours that attract specific prey.
D) animals that appear similar to toxic species to avoid being captured.
E) animals that feed at night to avoid being seen by predators.

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Defensive mimicry involves one species evolving to resemble another species that has a defense mechanism, such as being toxic, to avoid predation. Choice D accurately describes this concept, where non-toxic species mimic the appearance of toxic species to deter predators.

Defensive Mimicry Is Used by Many Animals to Avoid Predators