[A] : Leaf butterfly & stick insect show mimicry to dodge their enemies .
[R] : Mimicry helps to acquire body colour blending with the surroundings .

Options

A. If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. If both assertion and reason are false statements.

Answer

A

Explanation

Mimicry is a process by which two or more organisms ndependently derive protection from prediation. This may be done by acquiring body colour blending with the surrounding or sometimes they bring resemblance to a distasteful, poisonous or harmful organism. Leaf butterfly and stick insect show the colour of leaf, stem etc. by which they can dodge their enemies and predator.