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mimicry

mi·micry

UK/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kɹi/ US/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kɹɪ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

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2.

the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

Origin

From mimic + -ry.

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