Batesian

Adjective

Meaning

Of or relating to Henry Walter Bates (1825–1892), English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals.

Of or relating to H. E. Bates (1905–1974), English writer.

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Examples

Such a mimicry complex is referred to as Batesian and is most commonly known in the example between the limenitidine viceroy butterfly in relation to the inedible danaine monarch. Source: Internet

Their resemblance to eyes provokes the predator's instinct to attack these wing patterns. citation Batesian and Müllerian mimicry complexes are commonly found in Lepidoptera. Source: Internet

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