Definition for

mimicry


noun – The act of imitating in speech, manner, or appearance; mockery by imitation; simulation.

noun – An imitation; that which imitates or simulates.

noun – In zoology, the simulation of something else in form or color, etc.; mimesis.

noun – The act or practice of one who mimics; ludicrous imitation for sport or ridicule.

noun – Protective resemblance; the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, -- a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies; imitation; mimesis; mimetism.

noun – the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

noun – the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

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