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JAMB Biology 2021 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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29. The bright coloured eye spots on the hind wings of a moth are an example of (a) mimicry (b) cryptic colouration (c) disruptive colouration (d) warning colouration

  • A. mimicry
  • B. cryptic colouration
  • C. disruptive colouration
  • D. warning colourationCorrect

Explanation

The bright coloured eye spots on a moth's hind wings serve as warning colouration, intended to scare off potential predators.

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