Question

Suppose the sub-hypothesis that wing waving alone reduces predation by jumping spiders was supported by the Zonosemata experiment. What results would have supported that sub-hypothesis?

O Zonosemata fhes with housefly wings are attacked less frequently O Untreated Zonosemata flies are attacked less frequently O Houseflies with Zonosemata wings are attacked less frequently O Zonosemafaies with their own wings cut and reglued are attacked loss frequently

Answer 1

The statement "Zonosemeta flies with housefly wings are attacked less frequently" supports the the sub-hypothesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the wings of zonosemeta they leg pattern and also a wing waving structure which combinedly mimic the antagonistic territorial appearance for the jumping spiders. In the zonosemeta flies this type of appearance begins when they are stalked by the jumping spiders, making the spider to display back and also to retreat it. Wing transplant have shown that both wing pattern as well as the wing waving are important for mimicry. Also mimicry will not completely protect the zonosemeta from the nonsalticid predators.