The principle of crypticity states that
A) cryptic prey have large handling times.
B) crypticity applies only to visual predators.
C) prey should appear as a random sample of the background.
D) learning is unimportant in crypticity.
E) none of the above

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The principle of crypticity suggests that prey should blend into their environment, making them appear as a random sample of the background to avoid detection by predators.

The Principle of Crypticity States That