Batesian Mimicry is Exhibited by Which Targets and Mimics

Question

Batesian mimicry is exhibited by which targets and mimics?
A) Scarlet king snake and coral snake
B) Viceroy and sulfur butterflies
C) Syrphid flies and praying mantises
D) Sea horses and coral
E) Bombardier beetles and tiger beetles

Accepted Answer

Batesian mimicry involves a harmless species (the mimic) resembling a harmful species (the model) to deter predators. The scarlet king snake, which is harmless, mimics the toxic coral snake, making it a classic example of Batesian mimicry.