animal mimicry
Copying other species
Animal mimicry is the resemblance of one species to another or to features of its environment, typically evolved as protection from predators.
A harmless snake may mimic the coloring of a venomous species.
Insects mimic leaves or twigs.
Some mimicry attracts prey rather than repels predators: The anglerfish uses a lure that mimics a worm.
- blendCombine into mixture
- maskFace-worn concealment
- poison dart frogToxic, brightly colored amphibian
- coral snakeVenomous striped serpent
- hoverflyStationary-flight bee mimic
dead leaf · instinctual behavior · ambush tactics · wolf in sheep's clothing · masquerade · spots · shell · eyespots · false eyes · mimic · stripes · fur · flight · protective · butterfly · playing dead · warning · chameleon
visibility strategy
animal mimicryconspicuousness
State of being noticeable
camouflage · advertisement · ostentation · visibility · distinctive markings