Animals that mimic poisonous or dangerous animals use a defense called mimicry.

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Ryland Wheeler

31 May, 23:36

Animals that mimic poisonous or dangerous animals use a defense called mimicry.

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Jase Wang · Answer 1

The statement which states that animals that mimic poisonous or dangerous animals use a defense called mimicry is true. These animals usually mimics other animals in order to escape from their predators. Mimicry is a behavioral adaptation that some animals used to escape been eaten by their predators, by mimicking they present themselves as dangerous animals that must be left alone.