The monarch butterfly has an undesirable taste and the viceroy butterfly has a selective advantage because it looks like the monarch. This is an example of ____.
A) aposematic coloration
B) Batesian mimicry
C) competitive exclusion principle
D) cryptic coloration
E) Müllerian mimicry

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Batesian mimicry is when a harmless species evolves to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species to deter predators. The viceroy butterfly mimicking the monarch, which is known for its undesirable taste, is a classic example of Batesian mimicry.

The Monarch Butterfly Has an Undesirable Taste and the Viceroy