Batesian
adjective
Bates·ian
ˈbāt-sē-ən 
: characterized by or being mimicry involving resemblance of an innocuous species to another that is protected from predators by repellent qualities (such as unpalatability)
a Batesian mimic
Word History
Etymology
Henry Walter Bates †1892 English naturalist
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near Batesian
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“Batesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Batesian. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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