Almost all caterpillars play dead. They do this as a defense mechanism. It usually only occurs when they feel threatened by another creature.
Not all caterpillars curl up when they are dead. However, it is true once they are dead they do not move anymore.
No
some do
No. They will drown. ( Trust me this answer is positive i tried it. Did NOT turn out good).
Yes they deffinately are, eventually they will hatch
Caterpillars curl up when they feel threatened. It is a defense mechanism they have and it makes them look like they are dead. Curling up helps keep their predators away.
Caterpillars are consumers in the food chain, as they feed on plants. They are primary consumers that obtain nutrients by eating plant material. They play a crucial role in transferring energy from plants to higher trophic levels in the ecosystem.
Easy black swallowtail caterpillars are smaller caterpillars. SwallowTail caterpillars are bigger than black swallow tail caterpillars
If their trained to play dead, unless its really dead.
No. Tadpoles do not play dead.
No, a caterpillar is not a decomposer; it is a herbivorous larval stage of a moth or butterfly. Caterpillars primarily feed on plant material, such as leaves, and play a role in the food web as consumers. Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil, whereas caterpillars contribute to the population dynamics of their ecosystems as they grow and eventually transform into adult insects.
yes, anything or anyone can play dead