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Viceroy butterfy shows protective/aggressive mimicry.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mimicry**: - Mimicry is a phenomenon where one organism resembles another organism. This resemblance can serve different purposes, primarily in the context of predator-prey interactions. 2. **Types of Mimicry**: - There are two main types of mimicry: - **Protective Mimicry**: This occurs when a prey organism resembles a harmful or distasteful organism to avoid being eaten by predators. ...
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