The bombardier beetle (Stenaptinus insignis) deters predators by releasing boiling hot fluid from its abdomen. This is an example of

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The boiling hot fluid released by the bombardier beetle is a form of chemical defence, as it is a chemical reaction that produces the fluid, which is noxious to predators. Crypsis refers to the ability of an organism to blend into its surroundings, structural defence involves physical adaptations such as tough skin or spines, and behavioural defence refers to tactics such as fleeing or feigning death.

The Bombardier Beetle (Stenaptinus Insignis) Deters Predators by Releasing Boiling