Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hagfish eject slime into a predator’s mouth, causing the predator to gag and release the hagfish. This is an example of which type of defense?

a. Mechanical

b. Fighting back

c. Chemical

d. Camouflage

e. Escaping

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