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Relation between Viceroy butterfly and Monarch butterfly is that of
Relation between Viceroy butterfly and Monarch butterfly is that of
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The correct option is C Batesian mimicry
- Batesian mimicry is a phenomenon in which non-harmful species have evolved to mimic the appearance of a species that is harmful to potential predators.
- Monarch butterflies are unpalatable due to toxic milkweeds they consume as larvae, which results in low levels of predation in their natural environment. Viceroy butterflies have wings emblazoned with similar shape and color schemes despite them being, resulting in reducing the predation rate.
- So, the correct option is 'Batesian mimicry'.
- Batesian mimicry is a phenomenon in which non-harmful species have evolved to mimic the appearance of a species that is harmful to potential predators.
- Monarch butterflies are unpalatable due to toxic milkweeds they consume as larvae, which results in low levels of predation in their natural environment. Viceroy butterflies have wings emblazoned with similar shape and color schemes despite them being, resulting in reducing the predation rate.
- So, the correct option is 'Batesian mimicry'.
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