There are several species of plain-looking, brownish-gray moths that, when they spread their wings, have large bright red or orange eye-shaped circles on their hind wings

What is this adaptation called, and what advantage does it give to the moth?


This is startle coloration. It enables the moth to scare away an approaching predator at the same time that it flies away.

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_____.

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All of the following are true about M protein except

A) It is heat- and acid-resistant. B) It is a protein. C) It is found on fimbriae. D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes. E) It is readily digested by phagocytes.

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Ignoring all other factors, what kind of day would result in the fastest delivery of water and minerals to the leaves of an oak tree?

A) cool, dry day B) very hot, dry, windy day C) warm, humid day D) cool, humid day

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