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    Open-Water Fish Have Light-Colored Bellies and Dark-Colored Backs in Order
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Open-Water Fish Have Light-Colored Bellies and Dark-Colored Backs in Order

Question 4

Question 4

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Open-water fish have light-colored bellies and dark-colored backs in order to blend into the pelegic environment.This is known as:


A) Disruptive coloration.
B) Countershading.
C) Structural coloration.
D) Iridescence.

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