mimicry (ˈmɪmɪkrɪ
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noun
- the act or art of copying or imitating closely; mimicking
- the resemblance shown by one animal species, esp an insect, to another, which protects it from predators
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It was not until 1993, for example, that there was firm evidence of vocal mimicry of wild African Grey Parrots.
, SPIX'S MACAW: The Race to Save the World's Rarest Bird (2002)In this situation, their role is thought to involve molecular mimicry.
New Scientist (1999)"Then she does a poor mimicry of Banks ' criticism of her in 2001: "Look at her, she wants to spend $2 billion on public transport.
New Zealand Herald (2004)If you saw the film on its original release -- as I did -- you will still be impressed by the acute mimicry.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)We had Mr Corney Grain [Richard Corney Grain, the entertainer] to amuse us, with his songs and mimicry , and some were quaint and good.
, DISRAELI: A Personal History (2004)