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The defense of an opossum is that they pass out, or faint
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∙ 12y agoOpossums have prehensile tails to aid in climbing.
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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.
Is a shark teeth defensive adaptation?
No. They are not used for defense.
What kind of adaptation are thorns?
Thorns are a defensive adaptation of plants against being eaten by grazing animals.
What are defensive adaptaions?
an adaptation for example rhinos have extremely thick skin and monkey can climb and run fast
What helps a porcupines survive?
Its spikes, called quills ; this defensive adaptation protects the docile porcupine from predators.
What is opossums role in nature?
An opossum's adaptation is to act dead. The opossum acts dead so the enemy will not bother to go near it, the because enemy thinks the dead animal is to carry diseases.
What animal makes a clicking sound when defensive?
Animals use noises to communicate with each other. Some animals use noises as a defensive warning when threatened. One example is the opossum making a clicking sound to ward off predators.
Warning coloration is an example of what kind of behavior?
Coloration is not a behavior, it is an adaptation. Warning coloration is an example of defensive behavior.
What adaptations help a porcupine survive?
Its spikes, called quills ; this defensive adaptation protects the docile porcupine from predators.
What are hammer head shark adaptation?
They have their eyes on the side of their heads so they can see behind and to the sides of themselves. It's a defensive tactic.
Which of these have the most teeth The Opossum The Tiger The Bear The Shrew?
Opossum opossum
What classification is a opossum?
An opossum is a marsupial.
