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Which one of the following is an example of dishonest signaling?

1. Which one of the following is an example of dishonest signaling?

a) Batesian model

b) Batesian mimic

c) Mullerian model

d) Mullerian mimic

Answer: b) Batesian mimic

2. Mimicry, where the deceptiveness of the mimic's signal is high and fitness consequences signaled to the receiver by the mimic are also high ( and negative),

a)Batesian mimicry

b) Mullerian mimicry

c)Fisherian mimicry

d) Millerian Mimicry

Answer: a) Batesian mimicry

Facts about the mimicry:

Explanation:

Dishonest signaling happens when an organism communicates a false or misleading signal to gain an advantage, often by deceiving others. This type of signaling takes advantage of the receiver's response for the sender's benefit, sometimes at the receiver's expense. 

Dishonest signals can evolve through natural selection if they enhance survival or reproductive success. However, for deception to be sustainable, it must not become too widespread; otherwise, the system could collapse if receivers stop responding to these signals.

  • Mimicry: According to Henry Bates (1862), mimicry is the resemblance of an organism to another organism or a natural object for the purpose of concealment, protection, and other advantages like attack. 
  • To imitate closely.

Type of mimicry:

  • Batesian Mimicry: Batesian mimicry is a phenomenon where palatable species mimic the defensive signals of unpalatable species to gain protection from predators. Examples include the Viceroy Butterfly, which resembles the monarch butterfly, and the Scarlet King Snake, which resembles the coral snake.
  • Mullerian mimicry: Mullerian mimicry is a phenomenon in which two or more species with effective defense share a similar appearance or signal from attack by their enemies. Examples include the queen butterfly and monarch butterfly, which show similar appearances.
  • Aggressive mimicry: A form of similarity where a predator or parasite gains an advantage by resembling a third party.

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