The assassin bug, the bombardier beetle, the skunk, and the Texas horned lizard are similar in that they all make use of _____ when confronted with a predator.
A) autotomy.
B) chemical repellents.
C) enhancement of body size.
D) eyespots.

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These animals use chemical repellents as a defense mechanism against predators. The assassin bug releases toxic substances, the bombardier beetle sprays boiling chemicals, the skunk emits a foul-smelling spray, and the Texas horned lizard can squirt blood from its eyes that contains a chemical deterrent.

The Assassin Bug, the Bombardier Beetle, the Skunk, and the Texas