BIOLOGY

JAMB 2004 - Question 49

Biology 2004 JAMB Past Questions - Question 49: The spots and stripes of the leopard and tiger are examples of

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The spots and stripes of the leopard and tiger are examples of
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

C- Cryptic colouration is any form of colouration which protects an organismfrom it's enemies. It exists in three forms namely disruptive, countershading,and colour change. Disruptive colouration is the breaking of theorganism's body shape or outline to make it difficult for the predator todetect it eg Zebra. Leopard, Tiger etc. This is the most correct answer.Counter shaoinc is iho possession difficult colours on the ventral and dersal surfaces to prevent detectionby predators, e.g. fishes. Warning colouration is the display of bright andconspicuous colours possessed by some animals advertising themselves aspoisonous and distasteful so as to drive away predators e.g. a species ofgrasshopper called Zonocerus variegatus hasbright colour to make predators recognize it as foul-smelling organism.

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