Stick and leaf insects resemble the surroundings. They undertake mimicry of the type

Concealing- protective

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Warning- protective

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Alluring- aggressive

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Concealing- aggressive

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Solution

The correct option is D Concealing- protective
In concealing protective mimicry the animals mimic the shape and colour of other organisms or object. In other cases the animals conceal themselves either by changing their colouration or search a background which matches with their colours. It is most commonly seen in stick and leaf insects.
So, the correct option is 'Concealing-protective'.

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