What is the term for a harmless species mimicking a more harmful species to avoid predators?
Answer: Batesian mimicry
Explanation
When a harmless species mimics the appearance of a more harmful or poisonous species to avoid predators, it is known as Batesian mimicry.
This form of mimicry helps the harmless species gain protection from predation by resembling a species that predators avoid.
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