When a non poisonous animal resembles called what?

When a non-poisonous animal resembles a poisonous animal, it's called mimicry.

Specifically, this is a type of mimicry called Batesian mimicry. This is where a harmless species evolves to resemble a harmful one, benefiting from the predator's avoidance of the dangerous model.

Here are some examples of Batesian mimicry:

* Viceroy butterflies mimic the appearance of Monarch butterflies, which are toxic to predators.

* Hoverflies mimic the appearance of wasps, which can sting.

* Scarlet kingsnakes mimic the appearance of coral snakes, which are venomous.

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