Figure 45.11A and B

-The images above of a stinging wasp and a nonstinging fly are an example of ____.
A) Mimicry
B) display behavior
C) mimicry and warning coloration
D) chemical defenses
E) Camouflage

Question

Figure 45.11A and B

-The images above of a stinging wasp and a nonstinging fly are an example of ____.
A) Mimicry 
B) display behavior 
C) mimicry and warning coloration 
D) chemical defenses 
E) Camouflage

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The images show an example of mimicry and warning coloration. The wasp is a stinging insect that has warning coloration, meaning it has bright colors and bold patterns that warn potential predators of its ability to defend itself. The fly, on the other hand, is a nonstinging insect that has evolved to mimic the warning coloration of the wasp in order to avoid predation. This is an example of Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species has evolved to mimic the warning signals of a harmful species.