Question

The Scarlet King Snake is a non-poisonous snake. It intentionally looks like the poisonous Eastern Coral Snake in order to scare away predators. What is this type of animal adaptation called?

A) camouflage

B) hibernation

C)migration

D) mimicry​

Answer 1

mimicry

Step-by-step explanation:

Mimicry, in biology, phenomenon characterized by the superficial resemblance of two or more organisms that are not closely related taxonomically. This resemblance confers an advantage—such as protection from predation—upon one or both organisms by which the organisms deceive the animate agent of natural selection.