Question

What is the purpose of mimicry?
a.
It helps an animal evade predators.
b.
It allows an animal to fit in with a different species.
c.
It helps an animal to catch prey.
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

d. All of the above.

Mimicry can help animals avoid predators (Batesian, Müllerian), allow them to integrate with or deceive other species (e.g., brood parasites, ant‑mimicking insects), and enable predators or parasites to catch prey (aggressive mimicry, e.g., anglerfish lures).