One adaptation helping both predators and prey avoid detection is camouflage, a form of crypsis where species have an appearance that helps them blend into the background. Camouflage consists of not only color but also shape and pattern. The background upon which the organism is seen can be both its environment (e.g., the praying mantis to the right resembling dead leaves) or other organisms (e.g., zebras' stripes blend in with each other in a herd, making it difficult for lions to focus on a single target). The more convincing camouflage is, the more likely it is that the organism will go unseen. COUNT 4
QSN1 Which adaptation helps both predators and prey? ANS1 camouflage QSN2 What term is used for an adaptation that enables species to blend into the background? ANS2 camouflage QSN3 Camoflauge consists of what else, in addition to color? ANS3 shape and pattern QSN4 Ogranisms use camoflauge to blend with their habitat and what else? ANS4 other organisms