Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion[A]: The case of red milk snake mimicking coral snake is classified as Batesian Mimicry
Reason[R]: Red milk snake is not venomous and they mimic the appearance of coral snake to appear dangerous to ward off unwanted predators.

Both A and R are correct and R explains A

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Both A and R are correct and R does not explain A

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A is correct and R is incorrect

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Both A and R are incorrect

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The correct option is A Both A and R are correct and R explains A
The case of red milk snake mimicking the coral snake is called Batesian Mimicry. The red milk snake is not venomous, however, it mimics the appearance of the venomous coral snake. The predators confuse red milk snake to be venomous and stay away from it.

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Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion[A]: The case of red milk snake mimicking coral snake is classified as Batesian Mimicry Reason[R]: Red milk snake is not venomous and they mimic the appearance of coral snake to appear dangerous to ward off unwanted predators.

Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion[A]: The case of red milk snake mimicking coral snake is classified as Batesian Mimicry
Reason[R]: Red milk snake is not venomous and they mimic the appearance of coral snake to appear dangerous to ward off unwanted predators.