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Meaning of Müllerian mimicry | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The resemblance of two or more poisonous species with each other, giving the effect that they are all more recognisable to potential predators. For example, the monarch butterfly and the viceroy butterfly.

Equivalents

Suomi Müllerin mimikry
Français mimétisme mullérien
Português mimetismo mülleriano

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mullet mullet, star mullethead Mullett Mullewa mulley

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