Question

monterey bay aquarium data sheet #5 assessment this is the immortal jelly. look at its coloration. the colored section is the jelly’s stomach. explain why this animals coloration is suited to its habitat. why might having a red stomach be advantageous in the deep sea?

Explanation:

In the deep - sea, light penetration is minimal. Red light is absorbed quickly in water and does not travel far. So, a red - colored stomach may make the jelly less visible to predators or prey as red appears black or dark in the deep - sea environment, providing camouflage.

Answer:

The red coloration of the jelly's stomach is advantageous in the deep - sea because red light is absorbed quickly in water, making the red - colored stomach less visible, thus providing camouflage.