Question

question 9 (multiple choice worth 4 points) (02.04 mc) the viceroy butterfly is not poisonous but has coloration that is almost identical to the poisonous monarch butterfly. which type of adaptation does this describe? camouflage warning coloration mimicry chemical defense

Explanation:

Mimicry is when one species resembles another for protection. The viceroy butterfly, being non - poisonous, mimics the coloration of the poisonous monarch butterfly to deter predators. Camouflage is blending into the environment, warning coloration is when a poisonous species has distinct colors to signal danger, and chemical defense involves producing toxins.

Answer:

C. Mimicry