What is the name of the phenomenon where an animal mimics a more dangerous species to avoid predators?
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Batesian mimicry
A classic example is the harmless hoverfly, which evolved to look like a stinging wasp. This trickery allows the defenseless species to survive by exploiting a predator's fear.
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