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Noun: mimicry  mi-mi-kree
  1. The act of mimicking; imitative behaviour
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  2. The resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

Derived forms: mimicries

Type of: imitation, impersonation, personation

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