Noun: mimicry mi-mi-kree
- The act of mimicking; imitative behaviour
"The child's mimicry of his father's mannerisms was amusing";
- apery [archaic]
- The resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
"The butterfly's mimicry of a toxic species helps it avoid predators"; "Leaf insect mimicry is a remarkable example of natural camouflage"
Derived forms: mimicries
Type of: imitation, impersonation, personation
Encyclopedia: Mimicry