mim·ic·ry 
(mĭmĭ-krē)
(mĭmĭ-krē)n. pl. mim·ic·ries
1.
a. The act, practice, or art of mimicking.
b. An instance of mimicking.
2. Biology The resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its surroundings for concealment and protection from predators.
mimicrya syrphid (top) mimics a honeybee (bottom)
mimicry