MüllerianMimikry
Müllerian mimicry is a natural phenomenon where two or more unpalatable or toxic species evolve to resemble each other. This shared appearance is beneficial to all involved species because predators learn more quickly to avoid them. Instead of encountering multiple distinct warning signals from different dangerous species, predators encounter a single, consistent signal that quickly teaches them to associate the pattern with an unpleasant experience. This reduces the number of individuals of each species that must be sacrificed before predators learn the lesson. For example, several species of venomous snakes might share similar coloration and patterns.
The concept was first described by the German naturalist Fritz Müller in 1878. He proposed that this