Question

In the following images, the frogs have adapted their body colour to their surroundings. Identify the correct statements about the images.

• A. This adaptation is known as camouflage.
• B. They have adapted their body colour to absorb more sunlight.
• C. They have adapted to conserve energy.
• D. They have adapted their body colour to protect themselves from predators.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A This adaptation is known as camouflage.
D They have adapted their body colour to protect themselves from predators.

The adaptive ability of an animal to blend with their environment is known as camouflage. Animals such as lizards, frogs, grasshoppers exhibit camouflage. The ability to camouflage helps an animal in hiding from its predators. It also helps the predators to deceive their prey.