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üian mimicry
[myoo-leer-ee-uhn, muh-, mi-]
noun
the resemblance in appearance of two or more unpalatable species, which are avoided by predators to a greater degree than any one of the species would be otherwise.
üian mimicry
/ ːˈɪəɪə /
noun
zoology mimicry in which two or more harmful or inedible species resemble each other, so that predators tend to avoid them
üian mimicry
A form of protective mimicry in which two or more poisonous or unpalatable species closely resemble each other and are therefore avoided equally by all their natural predators. The similarity in coloration between the monarch and viceroy butterflies, once considered an example of Batesian mimicry, is now generally considered as üian mimicry because the viceroy is thought to be as bad-tasting to birds as the monarch. üian mimicry is named after the German-born Brazilian zoologist Fritz ü (1821–97).
Compare aggressive mimicry Batesian mimicry
Word History and Origins
Origin of üian mimicry1
Word History and Origins
Origin of üian mimicry1
Example Sentences
Dr. Wilson’s lab studies üian mimicry, a defense mechanism whereby different species develop similar traits, with the result that predators learn to avoid the whole group.
üian mimicry is a form of mutualism, in which different toxic species benefit by having the same aposematic colors or patterns.
üian mimicry is where both species are distasteful.
The hypothesis of Mullerian mimicry was at first strongly opposed.
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