"automimicry" meaning in All languages combined

See automimicry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: automimicries [plural]
Etymology: auto- + mimicry Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|mimicry}} auto- + mimicry Head templates: {{en-noun}} automimicry (plural automimicries)
  1. (ecology) The advantage gained by some members of a species from their resemblance to others of the same species. Males of many bees and wasps, although defenseless, are protected from predators by their resemblance to females that are equipped with stingers. Categories (topical): Ecology
    Sense id: en-automimicry-en-noun-7YOcOOen Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with auto- Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences

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