What’s Mullerian mimicry?

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 […]

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