Thorn Bugs: Masters of Camouflage

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How do thorn bugs use the spike on their back for survival?

  • To attract mates during mating season
  • As camouflage to blend into their surroundings (correct)
  • As a weapon to attack predators
  • To carry their young on their backs

In which continents can thorn bugs be found?

  • Antarctica and Asia
  • North America and Australia
  • Africa and Europe
  • South America and Asia (correct)

What do thorn bugs primarily feed on?

  • Small rodents
  • Bird eggs
  • Other insects
  • Plant sap (correct)

How do thorn bugs use color as a form of camouflage?

<p>By looking green and brown from far away (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do the spiky bodies of thorn bugs serve?

<p>To help them avoid being eaten by birds and large insects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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