Batesian mimicry
Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪtsɪən/
Definition of Batesian mimicry
noun
- mimicry in which an edible animal is protected by its resemblance to one avoided by predators. Compare with Müllerian mimicry.
Origin:
late 19th century: named after Henry W. Bates (1825–92), the English naturalist who first described it