WANI Dictionary

Mimicry

Mimicry is the resemblance of one organism to something else, typically another organism, formed as a result of evolution.

Batesian mimicry is a type of mimicry, in which a harmless insect mimics the warning coloration of another insect.

Müllenia mimicry is the mutual resemblance of a group of organisms evolved as a means of protection. A typical example can be seen in the resemblance of wasps, bees, and honets.

Definitions in the literature

• Evolutionary process whereby two or more species come to resemble one another [1].
• The resemblance of one animal to another, which has evolved as a means of protection [2].
• the situation in which a species has evolved to resemble something else, typically another type of organism [3].