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The stick bug shown in the picture below evades predators by blending in with its surroundings. What type of

adaptation does this represent?

a.mimicry

b. camouflage

c.artificial selection

d. homologous structure

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Answer:

a. mimicry

Step-by-step explanation:

Stick bugs are perhaps one of the better known examples of insect mimicry. Their twig-like appearance helps to defend them against predators that hunt by sight.

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