Question

Flowers of Ophrys resembles female wasp Colpa and are pollinated by the male wasp. The flowers show mimicry

• A. Concealing type protective
• B. Warning type protective
• C. Alluring type aggressive
• D. Concealing type aggressive mimicry

Answer 1

The correct option is C Alluring type aggressive

In alluring type mimicry, which is a form of aggressive mimicry, the animals advertise themselves and allure or attract their prey. Some species of Ophrys which resemble female wasp colpa both in colour and form; the resemblance is an alluring one and is advertising rather than sympathetic.

So, the correct option is 'Alluring type aggressive'.