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Batesian mimicry

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Definition of Batesian mimicry

zoology
: resemblance of an innocuous species to another that is protected from predators by unpalatability or other qualities

First Known Use of Batesian mimicry

1896, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Batesian mimicry

Henry Walter Bates †1892 English naturalist + English -ian

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