Mimicry
J. A. Allen, J. M. Cooper
Abstract
J. A. Allen, J. M. Cooper
Abstract
Mimicry in prey species is of two main types: Batesian (between a palatable mimic and an unpalatable aposematic model) and Mullerian (between two or more aposematic species). We explore the problems raised by the evolution of these two anti-predator adaptations.
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Mimicry in prey species is of two main types: Batesian (between a palatable mimic and an unpalatable aposematic model) and Mullerian (between two or more aposematic species). We explore the problems raised by the evolution of these two anti-predator adaptations.
Key concepts: Batesian mimicry, Aposematism, Müllerian mimicry, Mimicry, Biology, Predation, Predator, Zoology