Chapter 15, Problem 12A

Solution

To determine:

The incorrect term which is italicized in the given sentence and replace it with the suitable word to make it correct.

Introduction:

Biogeography refers to the study of distribution of the species and ecosystem in geographical space and through geographical time. It is essential in understanding why species are in their present location and in developing protecting the world’s natural habitats.

Adaptation is an evolutionary process where a plant or an animal become suited to living in a particular habitat. These changes take place over many generations through natural selection.

The word which can be filled to replace italicized word is mimicry.

Morphological adaptation is a structural change which gives an organism a greater chance of survival in its habitat. These adaptations include body color, body covering, beak type and claw type.

Camouflage: It is a process by which an organism hides or disguises itself, usually to blend them with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity and movement. It allows organisms to become almost invisible to predators.

Mimicry: it is type of adaptation in which one species evolves to resemble other species. This resemblance may be beneficial such as protection from predation upon one or both organisms by which the organism deceive the animate agent of natural selection.