Some prey species use ____ to scare off predators by puffing up (blowfish), spreading their wings (peacocks), or mimicking a predator.
A) camouflage
B) chemical warfare
C) parasitism
D) commensalism
E) behavioral strategies

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Behavioral strategies refer to the various actions taken by prey species to protect themselves against predators, such as puffing up, spreading wings, or mimicking a predator. Camouflage and chemical warfare are also defense mechanisms, but they do not necessarily involve behavior. Parasitism and commensalism are both forms of symbiotic relationships between different species and are not related to predator-prey interactions.

Some Prey Species Use ____ to Scare Off Predators by Puffing