Question

An animal that uses camouflage to avoid detection must also have ______.

Options

• alarm signals

• startle behaviour

• a freezing posture

• secondary compounds stored in its tissues

Answer 1

An animal that uses camouflage to avoid detection must also have a freezing posture.

Explanation:

Camouflage works best when the animal remains motionless, maximizing its blending into the surroundings. A freezing posture, or tonic immobility, is a behavioral adaptation that complements camouflage by reducing movement, thereby making it harder for a predator or observer to detect the hidden animal.