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Müllerian mimicry: butterflies
Müllerian mimicry: coral snakes
Cape sundew trap
slender pitcher plant
fly orchid
sexual deception in orchids
Leaf insect
false coral snake
Observe how an Anglerfish uses its unique anatomy to imitate a wriggling worm to lure in prey
See how sea creatures have evolved different adaptations to both catch prey and avoid becoming prey
Try to find brown leaf and leaf-blemish katydids as they mimic their surroundings for camouflage
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