Which term in the passage describes insects' ability to deceive their enemies by changing their appearance to resemble a more dreadful creature?

Imitation

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Trickery

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Camouflage

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Mimesis

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Solution

The correct option is D Mimesis
The passage enlists various ways how insects protect themselves one of which is insects camouflaging into the dreaded species of the enemies. This is called mimesis. Therefore, the correct answer to the given question is option D). Mimesis is a form of camouflage, trickery and imitation but they are general terms as compared to the word 'mimesis' which is very specific to the behaviour shown by the insects and so they are incorrect answers to the question given.

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