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The common Evil Beetle is full of cantharadin. It is nearly identical to the very common Sour Bug, which is orange with blue spots, and full of neurotoxins. The very rare and poisonous Farewell Weevil looks just like the Sour Bug. This is an example of:

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The situation with the Evil Beetle, Sour Bug, and Farewell Weevil represents Müllerian mimicry, where multiple species exhibit similar warning colorations, all possessing defense mechanisms to deter predators.

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The scenario described with the Evil Beetle, Sour Bug, and Farewell Weevil is an example of mimicry, specifically Müllerian mimicry. This biological phenomenon occurs when multiple species share similar warning colorations to enhance predator avoidance, and all of them actually possess some form of defense mechanism. This is seen in the various types of Heliconius butterflies mentioned, which share color patterns to improve survival chances against predators, regardless of their actual taste or toxicity.

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