ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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distinguishing characteristic of an organism
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the passing of traits from generation to generation
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a permanent change in the sequence of DNA in a gene
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an adaptation in which one species looks like another species
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mimicry occurs when one species of animal (the mimic) resembles another species that has easily recognizable characteristics (the model) and as a result deceives a potential predator (the dupe) that might otherwise capture and eat it.
Detailed explanation-2: -A good example involves the milk, coral, and false coral snakes. Both the harmless milk snake and the deadly coral snake mimic the warning signs of the moderately venomous false coral snake.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first distinction divides mimicry into two broad categories: ‘signal mimicry’ and ‘cue mimicry’. ‘Signal mimicry’ occurs when mimic and model share the same receiver, and ‘cue mimicry’ when mimic and model have different receivers or when there is no receiver for the model’s trait.
Detailed explanation-4: -Müllerian mimicry is when two poisonous or unpalatable animals have similar coloration and patterns while Batesian mimicry is when a non-poisonous animal mimics the patterns or coloration of a poisonous or unpalatable animal without actually producing any toxins themselves.
Detailed explanation-5: -mimicry, in biology, phenomenon characterized by the superficial resemblance of two or more organisms that are not closely related taxonomically. This resemblance confers an advantage-such as protection from predation-upon one or both organisms by which the organisms deceive the animate agent of natural selection.