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Which organism exhibits behavioral adaptation?
an owl with large pupils and eyes that enable it to see better at night
a possum playing dead to increase its chances of survival
an insect that mimics its environment to hide from its predators
a desert plant that sheds its leaves to lessen water loss during the dry season

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A possum playing dead — "playing dead" (thanatosis) is a behavior used to avoid predators, so it's a behavioral adaptation.