Multiple Choice
An "active pursuit" predator, such as a cheetah, is adapted to catching prey by having excellent eyesight and being extremely fast.The most effective type of defense a prey animal might use to avoid capture by this predator is likely
A) mimicry.
B) warning coloration.
C) secreting a toxic chemical.
D) holding still or "playing possum."
E) having a hard shell or tough skin.
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