Which of the following statements about opossums is true?

a.

opossums do not give birth to live young.

b.

opossums are mainly active during the day.

c.

opossums play dead to evade predators.

d.

opossums are similar in size to squirrels.

Option C

Explanation: Opossum are marsupials and when they are harmed or threatened they "play possum" which means they mimic the appearance and smell of the dead or sick animals.

This response of opossums comes under the physiological response. This is involuntary act rather than being conscious act. This makes predators think that they are already dead and they leave them and goes back.

The animal regains consciousness after a period of time.

Option C

Explanation: Opossum are marsupials and when they are harmed or threatened they "play possum" which means they mimic the appearance and smell of the dead or sick animals.

This response of opossums comes under the physiological response. This is involuntary act rather than being conscious act. This makes predators think that they are already dead and they leave them and goes back.

The animal regains consciousness after a period of time.

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the answer is d. none of the above