Question

select all that apply
which of the following are examples of strategies that animals have evolved to avoid being eaten by predators?

□ character displacement

□ camouflage and mimicry

□ chemical defense

□ armor and weaponry

Explanation:

• Character displacement: This is about species evolving differences to reduce competition, not predator avoidance.
• Camouflage and mimicry: Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment, and mimicry (e.g., Batesian or Müllerian) can deceive predators, so this is a predator - avoidance strategy.
• Chemical defense: Many animals (like skunks, poison dart frogs) use chemicals to deter predators, so this is a valid strategy.
• Armor and weaponry: Animals with armor (e.g., turtles, armadillos) or weaponry (e.g., horns, claws) can defend against predators, so this is a valid strategy.

Answer:

B. Camouflage and mimicry, C. Chemical defense, D. Armor and weaponry