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Which variety of moth, C or Y, is more likely to be killed by insect eating birds?

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Which variety of moth, C or Y, is more likely to be killed by insect eating birds-example-1
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Moth X is more likely to be eaten by insect killing birds first. This is because Moth Y blends in with the tree trunk more and is hidden from birds. Its wings camouflage with the tree trunk, hiding it from sight. 
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