Which of the Following is an Example of Batesian Mimicry

Question

Which of the following is an example of Batesian mimicry?
A) an insect that resembles a twig
B) a butterfly that resembles a leaf
C) a nonvenomous snake that looks like a venomous snake
D) a fawn with fur coloring that camouflages it in the forest environment
E) a snapping turtle that uses its tongue to mimic a worm, thus attracting fish

Accepted Answer

Batesian mimicry is a phenomenon where a harmless species evolves to mimic the warning signals of a harmful or unpalatable species. In this case, the nonvenomous snake mimics the warning signals of a venomous snake, allowing it to avoid predators despite not being venomous itself.