Explanation
The question presents a discrepancy regarding animal adaptation. The aim is to find a statement that best resolves this apparent discrepancy.
A. Population size is not directly related to the effectiveness of camouflage as an adaptation for survival against predation.
B. While this statement is true, it does not directly address the specific issue of black-and-white coloration as an unlikely form of effective camouflage.
C. (Correct Response) This option provides a resolution to the discrepancy by suggesting that predators may perceive color or patterns differently than humans, which could mean that black-and-white coloration is, in fact, effective camouflage in the eyes of predators.
D. The question is about camouflage from predators, not about avoiding encounters within the same species.
E. While this is a plausible explanation as to why the species does not die off, it is too specific to the time of day and does not fully address why black-and-white coloration would persist as a beneficial trait across various conditions.