Question

The seven-spotted cockroach is a nocturnal species that burrows under leaf litter during the day.
The pattern on the exoskeleton of the adult seven-spotted cockroach is similar to that of the
carnivorous six-spotted ground beetle. This beetle has the ability to spray a chemical irritant at its
attackers. The mimicry of the ground beetle's pattern helps the seven-spotted cockroach survive
because it
О
A. is more visible at night
o B. can attract more potential mates
C. is less likely to be eaten by a predator
D. can better compete with beetles for food

Answer 1

Answer: C. is less likely to be eaten by a predator.

Explanation:

The adult seven-spotted cockroach is the prey of various other insects including beetles so mimicking the pattern of a beetle would send a message that it is a beetle and because the chemical irritant that the beetle has makes it get avoided by others, the cockroach gets avoided by other insects too who don't want to be sprayed.

Of course this does not always work but it works for the most part and ensures the cockroach's survival.