aggressive mimicry

noun

aggressive mimicry

noun
1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.

Related terms
Peckhamian, wolf in sheep's clothing

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