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automimicry
Noun
Japanese Meaning
同種内擬似擬態：ある種の個体が、同じ種の他の個体（例えば、防御能力のある針を持つ雌）に似せることで、捕食者からの保護などの生態的利益を得る現象
（ plural ）
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(ecology) The advantage gained by some members of a species from their resemblance to others of the same species. Males of many bees and wasps, although defenseless, are protected from predators by their resemblance to females that are equipped with stingers.
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automimicry
Field studies suggest that automimicry in certain wasp species allows defenseless males to avoid predation by resembling stinging females.
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Field studies suggest that automimicry in certain wasp species allows defenseless males to avoid predation by resembling stinging females.
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