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单词 Batesian mimicry
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Definition of Batesian mimicry in English:

Batesian mimicry

nounˈbeɪtsɪənˌbātsēən ˈmiməkrē
mass nounZoology
  • Mimicry in which an edible animal is protected by its resemblance to one avoided by predators.

    Compare with Müllerian mimicry
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Take the oft-cited classic case of Batesian mimicry involving the dead-ringer resemblance between monarch and viceroy butterflies.
    • The finding may make scientists rethink the laws of Batesian mimicry, as the copycat safety strategy is known.
    • Although widely accepted and taught as early as elementary school, Batesian mimicry has remained unconfirmed.
    • Batesian mimicry is particularly common among insects.
    • My starting point is the signal detection model first proposed by Staddon and Gendron to identify optimal predatory strategies when dealing with cryptic prey, which was modified by Greenwood to apply to Batesian mimicry.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Henry W. Bates (1825–92), the English naturalist who first described it.

 
 

Definition of Batesian mimicry in US English:

Batesian mimicry

nounˌbātsēən ˈmiməkrē
Zoology
  • Mimicry in which an edible animal is protected by its resemblance to a noxious one that is avoided by predators.

    Compare with Müllerian mimicry
    Example sentencesExamples
    • My starting point is the signal detection model first proposed by Staddon and Gendron to identify optimal predatory strategies when dealing with cryptic prey, which was modified by Greenwood to apply to Batesian mimicry.
    • Although widely accepted and taught as early as elementary school, Batesian mimicry has remained unconfirmed.
    • Batesian mimicry is particularly common among insects.
    • Take the oft-cited classic case of Batesian mimicry involving the dead-ringer resemblance between monarch and viceroy butterflies.
    • The finding may make scientists rethink the laws of Batesian mimicry, as the copycat safety strategy is known.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Henry W. Bates (1825–92), the English naturalist who first described it.

 
 
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