In Batesian mimicry, what benefits does each species gain from this and how can this affect the honest species? When would you expect Mullerian mimicry to occur instead?
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Step 1: In Batesian mimicry, one species gains a survival advantage by mimicking a potentially harmful organism for predators, while the honest species also benefits by being mistaken for the mimic and avoided by predators. Show more…
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