Question

In mimicry, the imitating species are known as

• A. Mimic
• B. Model
• C. Commensal
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mimic

In mimicry, the imitating species are known as mimic while the species being imitated are known as model. For example, the viceroy butterfly mimics the monarch butterfly. Here, viceroy butterfly is the mimic while monarch butterfly is the model.

So, the correct option is 'Mimic'.