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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #43988 Soft bodied animals

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Soft-bodied animals like caterpillars often fall prey to voracious hunters like birds or reptiles. Despite having no means to 'actively' defend themselves, with weapons like claws or jaws, they have nevertheless, evolved other equally effective deterrents. A particular species of the caterpillar lives at an altitude of over 2.500 meters in the Himalayas. It uses prominent color to inform would-be predators of its inedibility. In the event that an inexperienced or adventurous bird did eat the caterpillar, it would probably vomit it soon after and subsequently, desist from attacking similar species in the future. Though this would do the unfortunate victim no good, the species benefits. A rare example of the martyr among animals.

The expression "others equally effective deterrents" mean

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preventive weapons which have equal effect of others mechanism which scares everyone equally well preventive equipment which it is as effective as something that has been already mentioned in the passage deterrents that are as powerful as those the caterpillars have

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Option 2: "mechanism which scares everyone equally well"

Explanation: This option correctly captures the essence of 'equally effective deterrents.' The text indicates that the caterpillars have evolved mechanisms (like their prominent color) that effectively deter predators, suggesting a broad effectiveness in scaring off potential threats. The use of 'equally well' aligns with the idea that these deterrents serve a similar purpose to physical defenses, even if they are not weapons.

Option 1: "preventive weapons which have equal effect of others"

Explanation: This option incorrectly interprets 'deterrents' as 'weapons.' The text refers to non-physical means of defense, not weapons. Additionally, the phrase 'equal effect of others' is vague and does not accurately capture the meaning of 'equally effective deterrents' as it implies a direct comparison that is not supported by the text.

Option 3: "preventive equipment which it is as effective as something that has been already mentioned in the passage"

Explanation: This option misinterprets 'deterrents' as 'equipment,' which is not supported by the text. The term 'preventive equipment' implies a physical object, while the text discusses behavioral adaptations. Furthermore, the phrase 'as effective as something that has been already mentioned' lacks clarity and does not accurately reflect the meaning of 'equally effective deterrents'.

Option 4: "deterrents that are as powerful as those the caterpillars have"

Explanation: This option suggests a comparison of power, which is not explicitly stated in the text. The phrase 'as powerful as' implies a direct strength comparison, while 'equally effective deterrents' refers to the effectiveness of the deterrents in preventing predation, not their power. This misinterpretation leads to a misunderstanding of the text's meaning.

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