Mimicry in Nature
Explore the fascinating world of mimicry, where organisms evolve to resemble others for survival, focusing on grade 7 science concepts.
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Mimicry in Nature Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require you to use critical thinking skills.
Mimicry is a fascinating evolutionary adaptation where one species (the mimic) evolves to resemble another species (the model). This resemblance can be in appearance, behavior, sound, or scent, and it often provides a survival advantage to the mimic.
1. What is the primary purpose of mimicry in nature?
To attract mates
To confuse prey
To avoid predators
To compete for resources
2. Which type of mimicry involves a harmless species imitating a harmful one?
Batesian mimicry
Müllerian mimicry
Aggressive mimicry
Self-mimicry
3. In Müllerian mimicry, several species evolve to resemble each other.
4. A viceroy butterfly mimicking a monarch butterfly is an example of mimicry.
5. Explain the difference between Batesian mimicry and Müllerian mimicry. Provide an example for each.
6. Mimicry always involves visual resemblance.
True
False
7. Some predators use mimicry to lure their prey.
True
False
8. Observe the image below. This image displays cryptic mimicry. Describe how this animal uses cryptic mimicry for survival.
