Mimicry is the similarity of one species to another that can protect one or both of them from predators. Some examples of mimicry are bugs that camouflage themselves to look like leaves or bugs that look like sticks.
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Some examples of mimicry can include Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species mimics a harmful one, and Mullerian mimicry, where multiple harmful species resemble each other for greater protection. Conversely, basic coloration or camouflage that does not involve imitation or deception would not be considered mimicry.
A Mimicry Adaptation
difference between aggressive mimicry and protective mimicry
Mimicry is the action of mimicking someone or something. One of her few strengths was her skill at mimicry.
I had to laugh out loud when a co-worker told me that imitation is the highest form of mimicry. Less than normal-sized cuttlefish get their chance to mate without being eaten by their larger competition through the use of some very clever mimicry. The mimicry of the mockingbird is well known.
Mimicry in animals is when one species evolves to look like another species in order to gain a survival advantage. This can either be Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species mimics a dangerous or toxic species to protect itself from predators, or Müllerian mimicry, where two or more harmful species evolve to look similar to reinforce a warning signal to predators.