5.+Mimicry

Symbiosis

=Mimicry= -less direct form of mutualism -species mimic colors, patterns, or behaviors of other species

Why mimicry?
Mimicry allows an organism to get closer to prey and to gain protection by mimicking a predator or harmful species.


 * //Aggressive mimicry//- organisms imitates another species in order to capture prey
 * //Batesian mimicry//- one potentially harmless organisms shares the similar warning signs (coloring, patterns, etc) of a harmful organism but lacks the actual defense
 * //Mullerian mimicry-// the mimic and other member have same warning signs and same defense mechanism (Bordenstein 1).

__Harlequin Snake eel- //Batesian mimicry//__ This eel mimics the Banded sea snake which is a very toxic species. Both these species have black and white warning colors. Predators would not mess with this eel because its resemblence to the Banded sea snake.

__Frogfish- //Aggressive Mimicry//__ The frogfish has a fleshy filament that acts a 'lure'. This lure is found just able it's lip and mimics the movements of other small organisms to hlep the frogfish attact prey (Abbott 6).



[]- frogfish