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| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is mimicry, what is camouflage, and what are their purposes? | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is mimicry, what is camouflage, and what are their purposes? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Give at least one example of mimicry for each: | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Give at least one example of mimicry for each: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Insects | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>Insects | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Birds | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Birds | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Reptiles | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>Reptiles | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Give at least one example of camouflage for each: | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>Give at least one example of camouflage for each: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Insects | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Insects | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Reptiles | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Reptiles | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Marine animals | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Marine animals | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3c /></b> | ||
<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Answer the following questions: | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Answer the following questions: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the advantage of the milk snake having colors practically identical to those of the coral snake? | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the advantage of the milk snake having colors practically identical to those of the coral snake? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>In the animal world, who are the kings of camouflage on land and in the sea? | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>In the animal world, who are the kings of camouflage on land and in the sea? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the shape of the eggs of the stick insect (''Phibalosoma phyllinum'')? | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the shape of the eggs of the stick insect (''Phibalosoma phyllinum'')? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How do insects specializing in mimicry walk? | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>How do insects specializing in mimicry walk? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req4e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What are the advantages and disadvantages of insects that resemble leaves? | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req4e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>What are the advantages and disadvantages of insects that resemble leaves? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req4f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How does the assassin bug (''Acanthaspis petax'') hide from predators? | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req4f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>How does the assassin bug (''Acanthaspis petax'') hide from predators? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4f /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Give examples of animals that exhibit characteristics contrary to mimicry and explain why this happens in nature. | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>Give examples of animals that exhibit characteristics contrary to mimicry and explain why this happens in nature. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Illustrate the mimicry of the following species: | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Illustrate the mimicry of the following species: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Orchid mantis (''Hymenopus coronatus'') | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>Orchid mantis (''Hymenopus coronatus'') | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Common Potoo (''Nyctibius griseus'') | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Common Potoo (''Nyctibius griseus'') | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Boie's frog (''Proceratophrys boiei'') | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Boie's frog (''Proceratophrys boiei'') | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Watch videos or photographs/images that show the camouflage of the following species: | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>Watch videos or photographs/images that show the camouflage of the following species: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Mimic octopus | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>Mimic octopus | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>''Goniurellia tridens'' | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>''Goniurellia tridens'' | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Lantern fly (''Fulgora laternaria'') | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Lantern fly (''Fulgora laternaria'') | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Latest revision as of 01:41, 15 December 2025
Mimicry and Camouflage
Skill Level
1
Year
2025
Version
31.01.2026
Approval authority
South American Division
1. What is mimicry, what is camouflage, and what are their purposes?
2. Give at least one example of mimicry for each:
- a. Insects
- b. Birds
- c. Reptiles
3. Give at least one example of camouflage for each:
- a. Insects
- b. Reptiles
- c. Marine animals
4. Answer the following questions:
- a. What is the advantage of the milk snake having colors practically identical to those of the coral snake?
- b. In the animal world, who are the kings of camouflage on land and in the sea?
- c. What is the shape of the eggs of the stick insect (Phibalosoma phyllinum)?
- d. How do insects specializing in mimicry walk?
- e. What are the advantages and disadvantages of insects that resemble leaves?
- f. How does the assassin bug (Acanthaspis petax) hide from predators?
5. Give examples of animals that exhibit characteristics contrary to mimicry and explain why this happens in nature.
6. Illustrate the mimicry of the following species:
- a. Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)
- b. Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)
- c. Boie's frog (Proceratophrys boiei)
7. Watch videos or photographs/images that show the camouflage of the following species:
- a. Mimic octopus
- b. Goniurellia tridens
- c. Lantern fly (Fulgora laternaria)

