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In biotic community, which one of the following can be called as protective device?

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Symbiosis
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Mimicry
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Competition
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Parasitism
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The correct option is B Mimicry
Animals in many cases are protected from other animals by camouflage. It is characterised by body colour or body shapes or both to disguise the predator. The most remarkable instance of colour camouflage is the phenomenon of mimicry, widespread particularly among butterflies and moths. Usually, those species are mimicked, which are strong and have a few natural enemies.
The advantage is that an animal resembling even superficially another more powerful one will be protected too, by scaring off potential predators.

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