The mimicry of flowers by crab spiders, of worms by Alligator snapping turtle tongues and Photinus fireflies by Photuris fireflies are all examples of
A) Aggressive mimicry
B) Aposematic mimicry
C) Batesian mimicry
D) Mullerian mimicry
E) Camouflage mimicry

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Aggressive mimicry involves predators or parasites resembling a harmless or appealing part of the environment to their prey, thereby gaining an advantage in capturing or parasitizing them. Crab spiders mimic flowers to catch pollinators, Alligator snapping turtles use their tongues to mimic worms and attract fish, and Photuris fireflies mimic the mating signals of Photinus fireflies to lure and eat them.

The Mimicry of Flowers by Crab Spiders, of Worms by Alligator