Müllerian mimicry

Meaning

Proper Noun

The resemblance of two or more poisonous species with each other, giving the effect that they are all more recognisable to potential predators. For example, the monarch butterfly and the viceroy butterfly.

Origin

Named after Fritz Müller.

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