In discussions of mimicry, which statement is true?

• A. It involves resembling another animal, plant, or object.
• B. It is used only for camouflage in daylight.
• C. It always involves rapid color change.
• D. It is solely for attracting mates.

Answer: (B)

Mimicry is about deception through resemblance to another organism or object. This deception isn’t limited to blending in with a background for camouflage or to daylight conditions. It covers a range of strategies, including resembling a dangerous or unpalatable species to deter predators (Batesian and Müllerian mimicry) or imitating inanimate objects like leaves, twigs, or rocks to avoid detection in different environments and times of day. Because of that breadth, the defining idea is that mimicry involves likeness to another animal, plant, or object, not just camouflage in daylight.