Figure 53.5
-In the figure above,which of the following statements is true?
A)All of the species of insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera.
B)There are no true mimics in the insects shown.
C)All of the insects are displaying Batesian mimicry.
D)Half of the insects shown are harmless.

Question

Figure 53.5 
-In the figure above,which of the following statements is true?
A)All of the species of insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera. 
B)There are no true mimics in the insects shown. 
C)All of the insects are displaying Batesian mimicry. 
D)Half of the insects shown are harmless.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows four different species of insects, two of which are brightly colored (red and black) and two of which are dull-colored. The brightly colored species are likely to be the ones that are warningly colored and harmful (aposematic), while the dull-colored species are likely to be the ones that mimic the aposematic species to protect themselves (mimics). Therefore, half of the insects shown are harmless (mimics), making choice D the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because not all insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera. Choice B is incorrect because there are likely to be true mimics among the insects shown. Choice C is incorrect because not all insects displayed Batesian mimicry.

Figure 53.5 -In the Figure Above,which of the Following Statements Is True