NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Defenses Against Predation Examples A. Camouflage 1. Thorns like those in Acacia and Cactus B. Poison 2. Special chemicals that make the plant or insect distasteful C. Thorns 3. Color patterns that make the organism blend into its environment D. Chemical Defenses 4. Substances that disrupt digestion or reproduction of herbivores
Options
- AA - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
- BA - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
- CA - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
- DA - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
Correct answer
B. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
Camouflage involves color patterns that blend an organism into its environment. Poison is a chemical defense making organisms distasteful. Thorns are physical defenses like those in Acacia and Cactus. Chemical defenses include substances that affect herbivores’ digestion or reproduction.