Post-UTME Biology 2015 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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An organism which uses 'shamming death' as a method of self-preservation against its predator is the
- A. ladybird beetleCorrect
- B. praying mantis
- C. chameleon
- D. stick insect.
Explanation
The ladybird beetle is known to feign death (thanatosis) as a defence mechanism when threatened by predators.
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