mimicry

nick caldwell 4/12/09

batesian mimicry-is a form of mimicry typified by a situation where a harmless species has evolved to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species directed at a common predator.

mullerian mimicry- a natural phenomenon when two or more harmful species, that are not closely related and share one or more common predators have come to mimic each other's warning signals.

warning coloration-A combination of contrasting colors that warns that an animal is dangerous. Bands of black and yellow are a typical form of warning coloration, found in stinging insects.

camouflage- a method of cryptic or concealing coloration that allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain ndiscernible from the surrounding environment through deception.