Which term describes a hunting strategy where predators wait for prey to come close before attacking?

Which term describes a hunting strategy where predators wait for prey to come close before attacking?

• A. Venom
• B. Chromatophore
• C. Ambush
• D. Pigment

Answer: (C)

Ambush describes a hunting strategy in which a predator remains hidden or camouflaged, waiting for prey to come close before striking. This approach relies on surprise and minimal energy expenditure, with the predator relying on stealth to catch prey off guard. Examples include a crocodile lurking at a riverbank, a snake coiled in vegetation, or a fish waiting near a reef edge. Venom is a toxin used to immobilize prey after contact, not the tactic of waiting for prey to approach. Chromatophores are pigment-containing cells that allow color changes for camouflage or signaling, and pigment is simply color; neither describes the hunting approach itself. So the best term for the described strategy is ambush.