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Praying Mantis is green coloured predator insect that shows mimicry of the type
Praying Mantis is green coloured predator insect that shows mimicry of the type
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The correct option is D Concealing- aggressive
- In concealing aggressive mimicry, the animals develop cryptic colours so as to blend with the surroundings.
- Example : Some of the spiders found on golden-rod and other flowers, with their yellow bodies, so harmonize with the flowers where they rest that they are invisible to the visiting insects which form the spider's prey. Other spiders resemble oak galls and other vegetable growths, yet others the droppings of birds. These are all instance of concealing aggressive mimicry.
- It is also seen in Praying Mantis which resembles the leaves and branches and successfully hides itself from preys and predators.
So, the correct option is 'Concealing-Agressive'.
- In concealing aggressive mimicry, the animals develop cryptic colours so as to blend with the surroundings.
- Example : Some of the spiders found on golden-rod and other flowers, with their yellow bodies, so harmonize with the flowers where they rest that they are invisible to the visiting insects which form the spider's prey. Other spiders resemble oak galls and other vegetable growths, yet others the droppings of birds. These are all instance of concealing aggressive mimicry.
- It is also seen in Praying Mantis which resembles the leaves and branches and successfully hides itself from preys and predators.
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