Question

What is the purpoe of mimicry?

a. it helps an animal evade predators
b. it allows animal to fit in with othe species
c. it helps an animal to catch prey
d. all of the above?

Answer 1

d. All of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

Mimicry refers to the resemblance of organisms of two different species with respect to structural, behavioral or physical features. Mimicry helps a defenseless species (mimic) to protect itself against predation due to its resemblance to the aggressive and dangerous species (a model).

For example, harmless king snake mimics venomous coral snake to avoid the predators. It represents the Batesian mimicry.

In other cases, predators may use mimicry to catch their food organisms. In Mullerian mimicry, two or more harmful species resemble each other.

Step-by-step explanation:

Edge 2020

Answer 2

c is the most reliable answer