mimicry, in biology, phenomenon characterized by the superficial resemblance of two or more organisms that are not closely related taxonomically. This resemblance confers an advantage—such as protection from predation—upon one or both organisms by which the organisms deceive the animate agent of natural selection.

Jun 19, 2021 · Through mimicry , organisms are capable of deceiving other animals with which they live in the same habitat, mainly their predators, confusing their senses of sight, hearing and smell, and sometimes even inducing certain behaviors in them.

mimicry. (mim′i-krē) The practice or instance of one organism copying or mimicking another organism or object, sometimes for concealment from predators. Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners.

mimicry. noun, plural mim·ic·ries. the act, practice, or art of mimicking. Biology. the close external resemblance of an organism, the mimic, to some different organism, the model, such that the …

Definition of mimicry. 1 a : an instance of mimicking. b : the action, practice, or art of mimicking entertained his family with mimicry and comic skits — Cynthia Ozick. 2 : a superficial (see …

mimicry. (mim′i-krē) The practice or instance of one organism copying or mimicking another organism or object, sometimes for concealment from predators. Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners.

Feb 05, 2009 · What is a mimicry? Something that occurs when a group of organisms, the mimics, have evolved to share common perceived characteristics with another group through the selective action of a signal ...