What is the difference between cryptic coloration and mimicry as a defense mechanism of animals?
1 Answer
Feb 18, 2018
Mimicry is defined as similarity in coloration with other animals, whereas cryptic coloration is a colouring of an animal that helps to camouflage it in its natural environment.
Explanation:
Example of mimicry (other animals become confused thinking that both snakes are venomous).
Example of cryptic coloration (camouflaged reptile).
