An "Active Pursuit" Predator, Such as a Cheetah, Is Adapted

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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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