MIMICRY

apery, mimicry

(noun) the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

mimicry

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

mimicry (countable and uncountable, plural mimicries)

The act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else.

Source: Wiktionary

Mim"ic*ry, n.

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

2. (Biol.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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