mimicry noun, plural mimicries, adjective mimetic or mimetical, synonym mimesis - resemblance in form, color, habits, of one animal to another, often unrelated, animal. This is usually thought to protect the animal from predation. Principle types are:

Batesian mimicry

Mullerian mimicry

automimicry

Resemblance of an animal to plants or other objects (such as rocks) is usually called crypsis.

See Also

mimicry

crypsis

aposematic coloration

Print References

Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 583 (1)

Internet References

Wikipedia: Mimicry

Works Cited

1.	A Dictionary of Entomology George Gordh, David H. Headrick. 2003. CABI Publishing.

Contributed by Cotinis on 7 June, 2007 - 2:41am
Last updated 20 February, 2018 - 6:29pm

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