mimicry Synonym

Synonyme mimicry

imitation - copying - emulation - replication - simulation - impersonation - mirroring - echoing - aping - parroting - duplication - reproduction - mockery - mimic - resemblance - semblance - likeness - reflection - shadowing - following - matching - counterfeiting - faking - mimicking - pantomime - pretense - disguise - camouflage - masquerade - charade - act - performance - role-playing - feigning - pretending - bluffing - shamming - trickery - deceit - artifice - ruse - subterfuge - hoax - fraud - deception - guile - cunning - craftiness - slyness - wile


Mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry evolves if a receiver (such as a predator, or human) changes its behavior in a way beneficial to the mimic as a result of confusing the mimic with the model. It is a common phenomenon in animals and plants, and it serves various functions such as avoiding predators, catching prey, or even attracting mates.



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