[Campbell Biology P.1197] According to the passage, which of the following accurately matches... | Practice Question

According to the passage, which of the following accurately matches a vervet monkey's alarm call with its corresponding predator and the typical group response?

  • A: Leopard alarm: a short double-syllable cough, group looks up.
  • B: Eagle alarm: a loud barking sound, group runs up a tree.
  • C: Snake alarm: a 'chutter', group looks down.
  • D: Python alarm: a soft whistle, group stands still.

Explanation

The passage explicitly states that when a vervet sees a snake, it gives a 'chutter' alarm call, and the group responds by looking down. This aligns directly with option C.