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aggressive mimicry

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.62 in modern English

Syllables
ag-gres-sive mimicry
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

wolf in sheep's clothing

Frequently Paired Words

Peckhamian wolf in sheep's clothing

Questions

What does aggressive mimicry mean?
A form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.

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