Mimicry in nature is common, with at least six categories. Batesian mimicry is the most common, where a harmless species copies a harmful one to scare off predators. Mullerian mimicry is when two species with genuine defense mechanisms resemble each other. Emsleyan mimicry is rare, where deadly animals mimic prey to attract predators and kill […]
Mullerian mimicry is when two harmful species mimic each other’s appearance to scare off predators. This is a form of aposematism, where dangerous organisms signal their defenses through striking colors. The concept was first proposed by Fritz Muller in 1878 and reconciled with field observations by William Bates. Mullerian mimicry is a biological phenomenon whereby […]
