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What is Peckhamian mimicry?
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What is Peckhamian mimicry?
Mimicry’s definition is originally that the living things adapts to , gets into the nature and organisms “for the prey to protect itself” . However , there are some cases where the predators mimic “to catch the prey ” , and this case is , as it were , Peckhamian mimicry. They cannot only approach the prey but just protect from their natural enemies by going under cover of scenery and things. Therefore , compared to the primary mimicry called “Defensive mimicry” , Peckhamian mimicry is called “Aggressive mimicry”.
Example
As one of the typical example , Hymenopus coronatus can be given. Most mantises we can see on everyday life are green or brown. This is because they generally mimic grass and fallen leaves. On the other hand , Hymenopus coronatus have the bright color such as white and pink , and model flowers in Orchidaceae. They ambush the prey on the flower by making use of their bodies. Then , they catch butterflies which come to the flowers to suck nectar. They basically mimic the flowers in Orchidaceae , so called “Orchid praying mantis” in English name.
(Mantis : above Hymenopus coronatus : below)
Other example
Laccotrephes japonensis
Laccotrephes japonensis are aquatic animals. Their figures of their swimming with their legs moving alternately are similar to the motion to beat drums. Thus , they were named that. They can be seen in the shallow paddies and something else , and they mimic leaves by being covered with mud and ambush small fish and insects.
(Laccotrephes japonensis : picture)
