Ant-mimic spiders of the genus Myrmarachne are known for which one of the following evolutionary phenomena?
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- Aposematism
- Aggressive mimicry
- Batesian mimicry
- Mullerian mimicry
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
[6pt] - Aposematism (Option A) is a form of warning coloration used by some organisms to indicate that they are toxic or dangerous, which is not the case for Myrmarachne.
[6pt] - Batesian mimicry (Option C) involves a harmless organism imitating a harmful one to avoid predation, which is not the case for Myrmarachne, since they do not rely on mimicking dangerous or toxic species for protection.
[6pt] - Müllerian mimicry (Option D) involves two harmful or dangerous species mimicking each other, but Myrmarachne does not fit this category.
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