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The Actskill Of Apery Or Burlesque Or The Resemblance Of An Organism Such As A Stick Insect To Another Animalobject Such As A Twig Crossword Clue
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MIMICRY which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MIMICRY
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MIMICRY" which means:
- noun
- • The act of mimicking; imitative behavior
- • The resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
An example sentence would be:
- • "Batesian mimicry is a type of mimicry in which a harmless species mimics the appearance of a harmful or toxic species."
- • "The butterfly's wings had striking patterns that served as a form of mimicry."
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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge05 Aug 2023 | Down 45 | |
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