Figure 42.1 Food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem (arrows represent energy flow and numbers represent species)
-Examine the food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem in Figure 42.1. Species C is toxic to predators. Which species is most likely to benefit from being a mimic of C?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Question

Figure 42.1 Food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem (arrows represent energy flow and numbers represent species)
-Examine the food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem in Figure 42.1. Species C is toxic to predators. Which species is most likely to benefit from being a mimic of C?
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species 2, the mimic of C, will benefit from being toxic like C. This will protect it from predators that would otherwise eat it. Species 1, 3, 4, and 5 are not closely enough related to C to benefit from mimicry.

Figure 421 Food Web for a Particular Terrestrial Ecosystem (Arrows Represent