Prey

Question 1

What are 4 techniques that prey can use for evasion?

Answer 1

Outswim
Sheltering
Aposematic coloration
Flight

Question 2

Give an example of aposematic coloration

Answer 2

Possesses some kind of defense mechanism that warns predators to stay away. Surgeonfish have sharp scales along the caudal peduncle. They have bright yellow banding.

Question 3

List three ways that schooling can work as tactic.

Answer 3

1. Dilution effect-Chances are another fish will be eaten besides you.
2. Confusion effect-Mirroring disorients predators.
3. Aggregate behaviors-Vacuolse, roll-and-flash, expansion/contraction.

Question 4

What are some ways that prey can deter the handling process?

Answer 4

Spines. Toxins. Inflation.