Two or more unrelated but protected species resemble one another,having bright colors,thus achieving a kind of group defense.This phenomenon of similar coloration is called
A)Batesian mimicry.
B)Müllerian mimicry.
C)aposematic coloration.
D)warning coloration.
E)mutualistic coloration.

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This phenomenon is specifically called Müllerian mimicry, where multiple unrelated species with similar protective features like bright colors, mimic each other's appearance to aid in group defense. This is different from Batesian mimicry where one unprotected species mimics the appearance of a protected species, relying on the predators' inability to distinguish between the two. Aposematic coloration and warning coloration refer to the visual warning signals given by protected species to predators, while mutualistic coloration is not a recognized term in biology.

Two or More Unrelated but Protected Species Resemble One Another,having