Which of the Following is an Example of Müllerian Mimicry

Question

Which of the following is an example of Müllerian mimicry?
A) two species of unpalatable butterfly that have the same color pattern
B) a day-flying hawkmoth that looks like a wasp
C) a chameleon that changes its color to look like a dead leaf
D) one species of a nonvenomous snake which rattles its tail to mimic a venomous rattlesnake

Accepted Answer

Müllerian mimicry involves two or more unpalatable or harmful species that share common predators and mimic each other's warning signals, such as color patterns, to enhance their mutual protection. Choice A, involving two species of unpalatable butterfly with the same color pattern, is a classic example of Müllerian mimicry, where both species benefit from the shared warning signal.