Question

i) Bombardier beetle releases foul smell.
ii) Hissing sound of snakes.
Why do beetles and snakes show these kind of behaviours?

• A. To avoid predators
• B. To attract mates
• C. To communicate
• D. To recognise young ones

Answer 1

The correct option is A To avoid predators

$\bullet$ Bombardier beetle releases foul smell if it is disturbed and threatened. Its body contains hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide chemicals. They mix up with enzymes and releasing a foul smell from their bodies.
$\bullet$ Snakes make a 'hissing' sound to warn their predators.