What Would Happen to the Effectiveness of Batesian Mimicry If

question 66

Multiple Choice

What would happen to the effectiveness of Batesian mimicry if many more harmless prey species in the population evolve this type of mimicry? In comparison, what would happen to the effectiveness of Müllerian mimicry if a species that tastes bad evolves to resemble a species that stings?

• A) The effectiveness of Müllerian mimicry would be reduced, but the effectiveness of Batesian mimicry would be strengthened.
• B) The effectiveness of Batesian mimicry would be reduced, but the effectiveness of Müllerian mimicry would be strengthened.
• C) The effectiveness of both Batesian and Müllerian mimics would be reduced.
• D) The effectiveness of both Batesian and Müllerian mimics would be strengthened.
• E) There would be no change in the effectiveness of either type of mimicry.

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