Question

match the adaptation to its description. keyboard help a color pattern such as stripes or spots that helps break the outline of an organism (especially coral reef fishes) in order to deceive predators or prey. the action of fishes of the same species forming well - defined groups for all or part of their lives in order to offer protection against predation, or to aid in feeding or mating. the adaptation of producing eggs that hatch inside the female immediately before birth in order to provide additional protection

Explanation:

1. The first description matches disruptive coloration, a camouflage adaptation that breaks an organism's outline to avoid detection.
2. The second description refers to schooling behavior, where fish group together for protection, feeding, or mating benefits.
3. The third description is ovoviviparity, a reproductive adaptation where eggs develop and hatch inside the female's body before birth.

Answer:

1. A color pattern such as stripes or spots that helps break the outline of an organism (especially coral reef fishes) in order to deceive predators or prey. → Disruptive Coloration
2. The action of fishes of the same species forming well-defined groups for all or part of their lives in order to offer protection against predation, or to aid in feeding or mating. → Schooling Behavior
3. The adaptation of producing eggs that hatch inside the female immediately before birth in order to provide additional protection → Ovoviviparity