Müllerian mimicry en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German naturalist Fritz Müller.
Meanings
- (qualifier:evolutionary theory, uncountable) The resemblance of two or more poisonous species to each other (for example, the monarch butterfly and the viceroy butterfly), making them all more recognisable to potential predators.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullerian mimicry | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
cmn 繆氏擬態 /缪氏拟态 (resemblance of two or more poisonous species to each other) · pt mimetismo mülleriano (resemblance of two or more poisonous species to each other) · fr mimétisme mullérien (resemblance of two or more poisonous species to each other) · fi Müllerin mimikry (resemblance of two or more poisonous species to each other)