Question

State whether the following is true or false.

A non-poisonous snake mimics the poisonous snake. It is an example of Mullerian mimicry.

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

• A harmless or non-poisonous animal mimicking a harmful one is Batesian mimicry.
• Müllerian mimicry occurs when two or more defended, harmful or distasteful species resemble one another.