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 colour pattern
B)a day-flying hawkmoth that looks like a wasp
C)a chameleon that changes its colour to look like a dead leaf
D)two species of rattlesnakes that both rattle their tails
E)two species of moths with wing spots that look like owl's eyes

Accepted Answer

Müllerian mimicry is when two or more unpalatable species mimic each other's warning signals. In this case, both species of butterfly are unpalatable and have the same colour pattern to signal to predators that they are dangerous.