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Playing possum is a good example of

1. warning colouration
2. social insects
3. camouflage
4. mimicry

Correct answer: camouflage

Solution

Playing possum is a defensive behavior where an animal stays still and appears dead or uninteresting, reducing the chance of being noticed or attacked. That fits camouflage because the goal is to avoid detection, not to warn, imitate another species, or describe social behavior.

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