Animals
Butterflies Mimic Wing Coloration Of Toxic Counterparts To Ward Off Birds
Some butterflies have developed a toxic chemical that makes them poisonous to some birds. However, birds recognize which butterflies are lethal and avoid eating them. Since not all butterflies are equipped with such predatory defenses, they mimic their lethal counterparts and trick birds into thinking they are poisonous too.
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