Question on: JAMB Biology - 2001
A green snake in green grass is able to escape notice from predators because of its
A
disruptive colouration
B
counter shading
C
warning colouration
D
cryptic colouration
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Correct Option: D
The correct answer is cryptic colouration.
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Cryptic colouration is a camouflage strategy where an animal's coloration blends with its environment, making it difficult to see. A green snake in green grass perfectly exemplifies this.
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Disruptive colouration uses patterns to break up an animal's outline, making it harder to recognize.
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Counter shading is a form of camouflage where the upper side of an animal is darker and the underside is lighter.
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Warning colouration (also called aposematism) is the opposite; it uses bright colors to advertise to predators that the animal is toxic or dangerous.
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