Mimicry
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="mimicry"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
The resemblance of one organism to another or to a natural object, providing protection from predators or aiding in predation.
Detailed Explanation
Batesian mimicry involves a harmless species mimicking a harmful one — the hoverfly mimics a wasp's yellow-black pattern to deter predators. Müllerian mimicry occurs when two or more genuinely unpalatable species converge on the same warning pattern, sharing the cost of predator education. Aggressive mimicry involves predators or parasites resembling harmless species to ambush prey or hosts.