When a species lacking a defense mechanism looks like another well-defended species,it is called _____.
A) Batesian mimicry
B) Mullerian mimicry
C) Warning coloration
D) Camouflage
E) Mutation

Question

When a species lacking a defense mechanism looks like another well-defended species,it is called _____.  
A) Batesian mimicry
B) Mullerian mimicry
C) Warning coloration
D) Camouflage
E) Mutation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Batesian mimicry is when a species lacking a defense mechanism (the mimic) evolves to closely resemble another well-defended species (the model) to deceive predators.

When a Species Lacking a Defense Mechanism Looks Like Another