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Q: What happens chemically when the opossum plays dead?
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What happens when an opossum gets attacked?

it plays dead


What body part of the opossum used for protection?

An opossum plays dead for protection against enemies


What is a small marsupial that plays dead to avoid capture?

An opossum will do that.


WHEN an opossum plays dead is it an instinctlearned behavior acquired charerestic or abdabtation?

instinct


When threathened it rolls over on its back with mouth open and tongue hanging out and plays dead?

Opossum


When threatened by a suspected predator an opossum turns on its back and acts as though it is dead How is this behavior a helpful adaptation?

The predator might leave the opossum alone if it thinks the opossum is already dead.


How the opossum protected?

by playing dead


How is the opossum protected?

they play dead


What does an opossum do after it is attacked?

After it is attacked, the Opossum usually does exactly what its name means. "Play Dead".


Is it odd to find a dead squirrel and dead opossum in your yard?

Yes it is


What are the defenses that an opossum uses?

Playing dead.


How does an opossum fool its enemies?

It pretends it is dead.