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Characteristics and Reproduction in Oviparous Organisms

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Why does the viceroy butterfly mimic the monarch butterfly?

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To be able to camouflage themselves

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To prevent being preyed upon by predators

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To be able to obtain food through pollination

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None of these

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The correct option is B To prevent being preyed upon by predators
The Viceroy butterfly mimics the monarch butterfly to prevent being preyed upon by predators.

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