In the Australian outback, emus (a relative of the ostrich) feeding in the open brush lands have coloration similar to the surrounding bushes. This is an example of
A) coevolution.
B) interspecies competition.
C) mimicry.
D) camouflage.
E) warning coloration.

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The coloration of emus that allows them to blend in with the surrounding bushes in the Australian outback is an example of camouflage. Camouflage is a defense mechanism or adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their environment to avoid detection by predators or to sneak up on prey.

In the Australian Outback, Emus (A Relative of the Ostrich)