Hoverflies like to drop in at outdoor picnics to sample the sweets, but the reaction of humans is to flee the scene because of the flies' uncanny resemblance to bees. Thus, the survival of hoverflies is enhanced by ____.
A) mimicry
B) display behavior
C) warning coloration
D) chemical defenses
E) camouflage

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mimicry enhances the survival of hoverflies because their resemblance to bees, which are often perceived as dangerous due to their ability to sting, deters predators, including humans, from attacking them.

Hoverflies Like to Drop in at Outdoor Picnics to Sample