Study shows insect mimic abilities related to size

(PhysOrg.com) -- A group of Canadian researchers who found themselves wondering why some plants or animals are good mimics while others are not, has undertaken a study on the matter and believe they have found the answer. They suggest, as they write in their paper published in Nature, that it has to do with size. The bigger they are, the more payoff for those that wish to eat them, thus the need for better mimicry skills.

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