What is the definition of mimicry?

Answer 1

Mimicry is the ability to blend in to ones surroundings or to look similar to another organism. When thinking about this term in the animal world some great examples are chameleons or walking sticks. They both attempt to mimic their environment to protect themselves from predators; The ability to copy or mimic one's actions or feelings.

First Example: A chameleon changes it's color into a green shade to match a moss covered rock.

Second Example: A person pretends to be sad and then pretends to have a temper.

Answer 2

Mimicry is a form of adaptation where one species evolves to resemble another species in appearance, sound, behavior, or scent. This resemblance can help the mimicking species gain some benefit, such as protection from predators or increased success in finding food or mates.