Question

How have some organisms (animals) evolved to defend themselves from predation? Give examples.

Answer 1

Snakes sometimes pretend to bedead when they sense danger.The eastern hognose snake resorts of playing dead when other defensive plays such as hissing and puffing around their head and neck.Ants ,beetles and spiders often pretend to be dead when they sense predators.Warning calls are also given as to defend themselves from predation.Soma animals sound the alarm when danger approaches.Oxpeckers will give a loud warning call when predators get too close.The dart frog is famous for using chemicals to deter attackers.It oozes poison which is secreted by skin.Any animal that eats this frog are likely to get sick or die.Some physical features like porcupines makes it very difficult with their extremely sharp quills.