Question

question 6 points 2
which of the following statement(s) is/are true about aggressive mimicry?
i. aggressive mimicry has a hidden danger.
ii. the predator mimics its prey to capture it.
iii. leaf insect is the best example of aggressive mimicry.
statements i and ii
statements ii and iii
statements i and iii
statements iii alone

Explanation:

• Statement I: Aggressive mimicry involves a predator mimicking a harmless entity to approach prey, so there is hidden danger for the prey (e.g., a anglerfish luring prey with a mimicry - like lure), so this is true.
• Statement II: In aggressive mimicry, the predator mimics its prey (or a non - threatening organism related to the prey) to get close enough to capture it. For example, a praying mantis that looks like a flower to attract pollinators (prey), so this is true.
• Statement III: Leaf insect is an example of camouflage (crypsis) or protective mimicry (mimicking a leaf to avoid predators), not aggressive mimicry. Aggressive mimicry is about predators mimicking to catch prey, while leaf insect's mimicry is for self - protection from predators. So this is false.

So the true statements are I and II.

Answer:

Statements I and ii