Question

a. Many harmless species appear to mimic noxious ones. For instance, non-poisonous king snakes resemble poisonous coral snakes, and syrphid flies look like the more aggressive wasps. This evolutionary adaptation is specifically called __________________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mimicry

Explanation:

This can be defined as the superficial (appearing to be real until closely viewed) resemblance of two or more organisms that are not closely related. This resemblance confers an advantage maybe protection from predation upon one or both organisms by which the organisms deceive the animal agent which might be a predator. there are various types of mimicry which includes Batesian mimicry, Mullerian micmicry, Automimicry, Aggressive mimicry and other forms which do not fit into the above.