Figure 52.5
-In the figure above, which of the following statements is true?
A) All of the species of insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera.
B) There are no true mimics in the insects shown.
C) Half of the insects shown are harmless.
D) All of the insects are displaying Batesian mimicry.

Question

Figure 52.5
-In the figure above, which of the following statements is true?
A) All of the species of insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera. 
B) There are no true mimics in the insects shown. 
C) Half of the insects shown are harmless. 
D) All of the insects are displaying Batesian mimicry.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Half of the insects shown are likely to be harmless, as Batesian mimicry involves harmless species mimicking the warning signals of harmful species to avoid predation. Without seeing the figure, this answer is based on common principles of mimicry in insects.

Figure 52.5 -In the Figure Above, Which of the Following Statements Is