Mimicry
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Mimicry is a biological phenomenon where one species evolves to resemble another species for survival benefits. This can include visual, auditory, olfactory, or other sensory mimicry. The species that is mimicked is typically more harmful or less palatable than the mimic.
Types of Mimicry[edit | edit source]
There are several types of mimicry, including:
- Batesian mimicry: This is a form of mimicry where a harmless species evolves to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species to deter predators. Named after the English naturalist Henry Walter Bates, who first described it in 1862.
- Müllerian mimicry: This is a natural phenomenon in which two or more harmful species, that may or may not be closely related and share one or more common predators, have come to mimic each other's warning signals. Named after the German naturalist Fritz Müller, who first proposed the concept in 1878.
- Aggressive mimicry: A form of mimicry where predators, parasites or parasitoids share similar signals with a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.
Evolution of Mimicry[edit | edit source]
The evolution of mimicry is driven by the interactions between species. The natural selection process favors individuals that are able to mimic harmful or unpalatable species, as they are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over time, this leads to the evolution of mimicry.
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