Two adaptations of the monarch butterfly that aid in its survival are the production of a certain chemical and a distinctive coloration that other animals can easily recognize. When a monarch butterfly is eaten, the presence of the chemical results in a bad taste to the predator. Although the viceroy butterfly does not contain the chemical that tastes bad to a predator, it does resemble the monarch in size, shape, and coloration.

How do the characteristics of the viceroy butterfly aid in its survival?

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Jay

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14 February, 14:05

Two adaptations of the monarch butterfly that aid in its survival are the production of a certain chemical and a distinctive coloration that other animals can easily recognize. When a monarch butterfly is eaten, the presence of the chemical results in a bad taste to the predator. Although the viceroy butterfly does not contain the chemical that tastes bad to a predator, it does resemble the monarch in size, shape, and coloration.

How do the characteristics of the viceroy butterfly aid in its survival?

Answer in at least 3 complete sentences.

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Meaghan · Answer 1

The viceroy butterfly uses mimicry to disguise its self as a monarch buttery as away of protection. Monarchs have a bad tasting chemical that Viceroy's do not have. They both resemble each other this confuses predators and make difficult to tell them apart from each other.