In the 2005 Peacock Butterfly Experiment, What Was the Conclusion

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the 2005 peacock butterfly experiment, what was the conclusion?

• A) Predatory birds are not deterred from eating peacock butterflies with spots.
• B) Predatory birds are deterred by peacock butterfly wing spots.
• C) Peacock butterflies with spots mate more often than those without spots.
• D) Predatory birds are deterred by the dark color of the peacock butterfly.
• E) Peacock butterflies that make clicking sounds attract more predatory birds.

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