143k views
0 votes
If two inedible insects share common colors, they may be warning a predator. This type of defense is called _____. Müllerian mimicry Mallerina mimicry Batesian mimicry

1 Answer

6 votes
This type of defense falls under the category of Müllerian mimicry. It is a type of mimicry where two or more species mutually presents themselves as harmful. Müllerian mimicry describes a situation where species have similar warning signals and they share genuine anti-predation.
User James Adam
by
7.7k points