Mimicry In mimicry one organism has adapted to look* like, or mimic, another organism (or object). Often this is a form of camouflage. Sometimes a harmless.

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Mimicry In mimicry one organism has adapted to look* like, or mimic, another organism (or object). Often this is a form of camouflage. Sometimes a harmless creature will mimic a dangerous one for protection. In some cases a dangerous creature mimics a harmless (less dangerous) one. * Sometimes the organism may mimic sound, or behaviour.

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