LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mimicry is the similarity of one organism (the mimic) to another (the model) that enhances the mimic’s fitness through its effect on the behavior of a third party, the operator.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mimicry refers to the act performed by organisms to resemble other organisms or inanimate objects to gain an advantage in their surroundings. Through mimicry, these organisms are able to exhibit characteristics that benefit them, e.g., defensive mimicry confers protection against enemies (e.g., predators).

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two major types of mimicry, Batesian and Müllerian, named after the naturalists that first theorized them upon their observations of butterflies .