Näköjalkki
Näköjalkki is a Finnish term that translates to "sight imitation" or "visual mimicry." It refers to a natural phenomenon where an organism's appearance is adapted to resemble something else in its environment, primarily for protection or predation. This mimicry can take various forms, including camouflage, where an animal blends seamlessly with its surroundings, or Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species evolves to resemble a dangerous or unpalatable one to deter predators.
One common example of näköjalkki is seen in insects. Some insects have evolved to look like leaves,
The evolutionary process behind näköjalkki is driven by natural selection. Individuals with traits that better mimic