Multiple Choice 1. What is a distinguishing characteristic ofHOMO SAPIENS over the lowermammals?A. Blood vesselsB. Sensitive skinC. Large brainD. Endoskeleton2. What kind of adaptation enables thewalking sick to elude these enemies?A. Aggressive mimicryB. Aggressive adaptionC. Protective mimicryD. Protective coloration

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1. What is a distinguishing characteristic of
HOMO SAPIENS over the lower
mammals?
A. Blood vessels
B. Sensitive skin
C. Large brain
D. Endoskeleton
2. What kind of adaptation enables the
walking sick to elude these enemies?
A. Aggressive mimicry
B. Aggressive adaption
C. Protective mimicry
D. Protective coloration

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